social enterprises

RDN Unveils English-Language Resources for Social Economy Month in Québec

Québec City, November 12, 2024―The Regional Development Network (RDN)’s social enterprise initiative, the Social Economy English-Speaking Network (SEEnet), has released a series of web capsules, podcasts, and informational videos to help English speakers in Québec learn how to get involved in the province’s vibrant social economy ecosystem. Timed to coincide with Social Economy Month (Mois

Health Co-op Is All About the Community’s Well-Being

The Ici Santé Co-op in Montérégie West aims to provide local health-care services adapted to rural municipalities in the region.

RDN’s SEEnet to Host Social Economy 101 Event in Baie-Comeau

Québec City, November 22, 2023―The Regional Development Network’s social economy initiative, SEEnet, will host a English-language “Social Economy 101” event on Tuesday, November 28, at St. Andrew and St. George Church in Baie-Comeau from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is being held in collaboration with the North Shore Community Association (NSCA) and the Pôle d’économie

RDN’s SEEnet to Host Social Economy Event in Gaspé

Québec City, November 9, 2023―The Regional Development Network’s social economy initiative, SEEnet, will host an English-language “Social Economy 101” event on Monday, November 20, at the Douglas Community Centre in Gaspé from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is being held in collaboration with Vision Gaspé–Percé Now (VGPN), the Pôle d’économie sociale Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and the

RDN’s SEEnet to Host English-Language Social Economy Workshop in Châteauguay

Québec City, November 6, 2023―The Regional Development Network’s social economy initiative, SEEnet, in collaboration with regional organizations, will host an “Exploring the Social Economy” workshop at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 108 in Châteauguay on Monday, November 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, held in partnership with the Montérégie West Community Network

SEEnet Celebrates Social Economy Month

We’re excited to unveil our schedule of Social Economy Month activities this November! In collaboration with RDN member organizations, regional Pôles d’économie sociale, and other community partners, we’re hosting free activities in English dedicated to teaching about and celebrating the social economy throughout Québec, all month long. Check out our upcoming events and join us at one

Work that Makes a Difference: Social Enterprise in the Côte-Nord

Social enterprises, cooperatives, and nonprofits play a major role in our region. Interested in enterprises that value humans over profit and create meaningful change? Join the North Shore Community Association, the Pôle d’économie sociale Côte-Nord, and SEEnet to learn more about social enterprises and hear from social entrepreneurs in the region. A panel discussion and

Exploring the Social Economy: Workshop Followed by a Lunch Event

Join us for an enlightening workshop about the social economy and social enterprises and discover how these innovative approaches can benefit your community. Join the Montérégie West Community Network, the Pôle d’économie sociale Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent, and SEEnet to learn more about social enterprises. Julie Caron, the operations coordinator at the Jute & Cie social enterprise, and Olivier Doyle, the executive

Work that Makes a Difference: Social Enterprise in Gaspésie

Social enterprises, cooperatives, and nonprofits play a major role in our region. Interested in enterprises that value humans over profit and create meaningful change? Join Vision Gaspé–Percé Now, the Pôle d’économie sociale Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, the Coopérative de développement régional du Québec, and SEEnet to learn more about social enterprises and hear from social entrepreneurs in the region. A panel

Screening of (R)evolution – le travail est humain

Join the Réseau Coop, SEEnet, and the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation at the Monastère des Augustines in Old Québec City for a screening of the 30-minute documentary film (R)evolution – le travail est humain, followed by a roundtable discussion with local social entrepreneurs about cooperatives and the social economy. The film is in French with English subtitles. Tuesday, November

Northern Perimeter Community Solutions: Transportation and Home Services

Join VEQ and SEEnet to discuss transportation and home services for community members in Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier. We’ll hear from experts and discuss potential nonprofit and cooperative solutions. Thursday, March 9, 202310:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Valcartier Community Center, 1743 boul. ValcartierFree event, lunch included Register online by March 8 via Eventbrite or by contacting VEQ at 418–683–2366.

Community Solutions for Senior Housing

Join Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC), Table régionale d’économie sociale de Chaudière-Appalaches (TRÉSCA), and SEEnet for a discussion about housing for English-speaking seniors in the Thetford Mines area. We’ll hear from experts who have successfully implemented senior housing solutions such as collectives and nonprofits in other rural communities in Québec, and we’ll discuss what