30 Apr 2012
I have recently become interested in exploring historical views on the role of the entrepreneur in society. Questions like ”How have entrepreneurs been defined and viewed over the past two centuries?” And ”Are social entrepreneurs or social purpose enterprises really all that new? ” are a preoccupation these days. During my search, I [...] More →
25 Apr 2012
The Queens’ School of Business (QSB)’s Centre for Responsible Leadership and The Zugunruhe Project is proud to present a series of Discovery Workshops focused on the emerging social enterprise space. The first workshop in the series, entitled “UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: THE LANDSCAPE, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES” will be held Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 at the Queen’s School of [...] More →
6 Apr 2012
This episode focuses on the definition of social enterprise. It’t not as straight forward as you might think. In this podcast, we hear from Joyce Sou, Manager, B Corporation and Social Impact Metrics at the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing, Linda Hawkins of the Research Stop in Guelph, Ontario, Carolyn Moulton of the Oeno Gallery, and [...] More →
10 Mar 2012
On March 8th, 2012, over 50+ entrepreneurs, policy makers, and academics gathered at the Regent Theatre in Picton, Ontario to learn more about the fast emerging, new economy based Social Enterprise Sector in Ontario! The event began with Dr. Tina Dacin (Queen’s Business School) who provided some background and insights into the definition of social [...] More →
23 Feb 2012
Wow! Can’t believe it is days away. But can’t wait! We have a terrific line up of fabulous expert speakers and practitioners. If you are an entrepreneur, business owner or manager in the Kingston, Belleville, Trenton and PEC area –or wherever you may live–you cannot afford to miss this mini-conference which will provide you [...] More →
3 Feb 2012
To listen, you can click on the link below or visit www.countyradio.ca http://countyradio.ca/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/No_Guts_No_Change_1.mp3 We hope you enjoy! Send us feedback anytime!
More →25 Jan 2012
Roger Martin, Dean of the Rotman School of Business has been a mentor and friend to me for some time now, and I am big fan of his writings, ideas and teachings. In November, he co-wrote ( with Jennifer Riel) a short article worth reading and I wanted to share it (see link below). [...] More →
5 Dec 2011
There is a need for a new corporate form. And we are not the only ones who recognize this. As of October, 2011, California became the 6th state to create a new class of corporation called a Benefit Corporation! Read about it here! Benefit corporation legislation is currently pending in several other states, including Michigan and New York. Read [...] More →
5 Dec 2011
If you Google the term social enterprise, you will see the term used in many different ways. There are essentially two types of sites you will get if you search social enterprise: First,you will see many “not for profits” and related consulting firms who are focused on developing and/or operating a “for profit” division for [...] More →
3 Dec 2011
Or so says the Globe and Mail on October 19, 2011. Check out the article here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-growth/sustainability/article1763944.ece
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Only Days Away! Queen's Business School Social Enterprise Discovery Workshop (May 23rd) http://t.co/c2kfGp3I # Kidding! http://t.co/DgYlCQvT # Still thinking of becoming a B Corp...read this! http://t.co/nIkHbCLW #
