Oct. 31, 2019
Trico Charitable Foundation and Haskayne School of Business recognize best social enterprises
Check list and the only Canadian entry you will find is . Among the collection of theme parks, libraries and restaurants on the list, the boutique hotel stands out for its unique social mission.
The venture was created by social housing organization the to support their mission and help to ensure financial sustainability. Onsite there are also 24 studio apartments that offer a life-changing housing program for practising Indigenous artists where they can also access a shared artist workshop and programming opportunities.
Unlike the society鈥檚 other 18 social housing buildings in Vancouver, they received no government subsidy for this property 鈥 it is entirely self-sustaining.
Skwach脿ys Lodge has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the $100,000 . This is the first year that the biennial award has been presented in collaboration between the Trico Charitable Foundation and the Haskayne School of Business.
At the Nov. 21 event, Jim Dewald will talk about the power of the market to transform our world.
Kelly Hofer, for the Haskayne School of Business
鈥淪ocial enterprises are uniquely positioned to tackle the world鈥檚 most vexing problems and to enact social change. Skwach脿ys Lodge is an outstanding example,鈥 says Dr. Jim Dewald, dean, Haskayne School of Business. 鈥淥ur collaboration with the Trico Foundation, coupled with our new Trico Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Centre, is building on 91快色鈥檚 strengths to creating a flourishing social entrepreneurship ecosystem.鈥
At the Dewald will deliver a keynote speech about the power of the market to transform our world. He will connect the evolution path from the foundations of capitalism to a future of social enterprise as a means to create value while solving important issues.
Accepting on behalf of Skwach脿ys Lodge will be David Eddy, chief executive officer of the Vancouver Native Housing Society, who will share what was learned as his organization moved into social entrepreneurship in 2012 to increase self-sustainability and revitalize community pride.
David Eddy will share what was learned as his organization moved into social entrepreneurship.
Courtesy David Eddy
鈥淲hen I heard of the Trico Foundation and the work they were doing to support the practice of social enterprise it was like someone had shone a spotlight on an area too long kept in the dark,鈥 says Eddy. 鈥淭o then apply for and be advised that your organization was the successful applicant and would be receiving the Social EnterPrize Award, well it was almost too much to imagine! We are humbled and honoured to accept the award.鈥
New to the Social EnterPrize awards evening is . This is an opportunity to showcase some of the best social enterprises in 91快色 and area.
鈥淲e were hearing local social enterprises telling us they often feel like there isn鈥檛 much additional support after they get an award or after they complete a social enterprise program,鈥 says Dan Overall, executive director, Trico Foundation. 鈥淲hat鈥檚 Next YYC builds on the work of 91快色 and area鈥檚 social enterprise support system and helps local social enterprises get to the next level.鈥
There will be a live pitch fest featuring the 10 finalists for What鈥檚 Next YYC, each vying for $25,000 for the most popular audience choice. Three additional awards of $25,000 each will be selected by judge at the Said Business School at Oxford University.
Live voting will take place at the event, with organizations only able to receive one award for the evening. The evening will begin with a networking reception followed by a delicious three-course dinner. for this exciting evening are available now with registration closing on Nov. 14, 2019.
The Haskayne School of Business and the Trico Charitable Foundation believe 91快色 can be a global hub for social entrepreneurship and leaders in the evolution of capitalism. The Trico Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Centre was established at Haskayne in 2019 thanks to a $5-million gift from the Trico Foundation to support student experiences inside and outside the classroom, including community-based learning, internships, curriculum development and research.
To build on this momentum, both organizations are collaborating on the Social EnterPrize award for outstanding Canadian social enterprises and What鈥檚 Next YYC, which awards prize money to 91快色 & area based social enterprises. .
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