Trico Charitable Foundation
Build a Socially-Minded Business
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) and the Trico Charitable Foundation, an Alberta-based charity that provokes innovation and builds capacity in social entrepreneurship, have teamed up to support young entrepreneurs, ages 18-34, to launch socially-minded businesses.
The businesses we are launching support social change through corporate social responsibility, community service and/or by offering a product or service that addresses a social issue. Through workshops, learning resources and events, we are teaching entrepreneurs about the small things they can do to make a big difference in their community. We are also building awareness about how important socially-minded business practices are in existing companies.
Workshops will be taking place in Alberta and if you want to start a socially-minded business or make your current business more socially responsible, you are invited to participate in the three-part social responsibility workshop series offered by CYBF and Trico Charitable Foundation.
Workshop 1: The Business of Being Socially-Minded
Social entrepreneurs use their business ventures to create value from a financial, environmental and community perspective. Explore common strategies and tactics for developing and managing a socially-minded venture and learn how to measure its performance.
Workshop 2: The Business Behind Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
CSR policies enable businesses to have a positive impact through its activities. Find out why CSR is important for your business, your customers and your employees. Explore trends and road-blocks in socially-minded business practices and gain a better understanding of the interplay between CSR, operations and profitability.
Workshop 3: Volunteerism in Small Business
Volunteer programs can lead to improved relations with the community, an enhanced public image and a more cohesive and motivated workforce. Learn more about the benefits of volunteerism for your business, your employees and your community.
Upcoming Events:
Coming soon.
Past Events:
Global Business Centre
120 8th Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB, T2G 0K6
Workshop 1 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: Free
Business Link
(Video Conferencing)
Workshop 1 Thursday, November 24, 2011 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Presenters: Christi Millar, Director, Alberta, CYBF and Robb Price, Owner DeliverGood.org and CYBF Entrepreneur
Cost: $15.00
CYBF thanks the Trico Charitable Foundation for supporting initiatives that help young entrepreneurs launch and grow socially-minded businesses!
If you would like these workshops presented in your city, please contact CYBF at (403) 265-3288.