Every community has its own challenges. Private enterprise or government support can offer potential solutions, but they may not always be the best models. You might have heard the social economy mentioned as another option…but what is it?
The social economy is a versatile solution to help communities address their own needs and to have a positive impact on where we live. Let’s look at how powerful the social economy really is and what it can make possible.
Turning your social economy project into a reality can feel complex and overwhelming. But don’t worry, there’s a robust network of organizations dedicated to helping you get your nonprofit or cooperative off the ground. And it’s easier than you may think.
Entry Island is ensuring its long-term viability by creating a nonprofit to oversee its tourism infrastructure.
Most of us have tools we rarely use which take up space in our closets, garages, and basements. A group of social economy entrepreneurs in Rimouski took a different approach: creating a “library of things” called L’Outillerie.
Fishermen in the Magdalen Islands have found success with the cooperative format, earning more for their products and reducing costs.
Based in Ormstown in the Montérégie West region, The Gleaner, a newspaper in existence since 1863, pivoted to an innovative community nonprofit format when the media chain owning it wanted to shut down the publication.
Tewkesbury residents formed their own cooperative to manage snowplowing and have since expanded into many other services for their rural area.
Previously at the risk of closing, a nonprofit was created to keep New Carlisle’s thrift shop open and maintain the availability of everyday goods.
This video by the Chantier de l’économie sociale highlights Constructions Ensemble, a worker cooperative in Québec City. Sharing the responsabilities between employees, who are also members of the board of directors, has allowed the cooperative to be long-lasting and to create a organisational cultre appreciated by all. Production : Funambules Médias Coordination : Chantier de l’économie …
This video by the Chantier de l’économie sociale highlights the Quartier Artisan of Lac Mégantic, Québec. The board of directors of the Quartier Artisan maintains close connections to the citizens, city, and artisans so that it can adjust and adapt to the needs and priorities of the community. Production: Funambules Médias Coordination: Chantier de l’économie sociale
This video by the Chantier de l’économie sociale highlights Cuisine Atout, a social integration company in Montreal whose mission is to support adults in their social and professional integration in the catering industry. After 18 years as general manager, Guy Thibault, supported by his board of directors, is handing over the reins to Magdalena Schweiger. …
Are you an artist looking to start a business? This workshop, co-presented with ELAN’s Québec Relations project on December 8, 2022, explored key components of the entrepreneurial process as well as what it takes to create a new enterprise and the advantages of collective entrepreneurship. Rooted in creativity and innovation, the collective entrepreneurial model may …
Part art, part science, writing grant applications requires more than just filling out a form. Purpose, preparation, and a good understanding of what the funder wants are just some of the key elements that go into making a good grant application. Join Hugh Maynard from Qu’anglo Communications & Consulting as he shares his more than …
Do you have a business idea but don’t know how to get it off the ground? This workshop will give participants a broad overview of all the core elements of a business plan (e.g., value proposition, marketing, operations, and financial planning). Participants will also be provided resources and tools to help with their own business …
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