Pond-Deshpande Centre
http://www.ponddeshpande.ca/
"The Pond-Deshpande Centre believes that coupling innovative new ideas with deep, relevant, contextual knowledge significantly increases the probability of creating sustainable, scalable high-impact enterprises." The Pond-Deshpande Centre has 4 areas in which they work:
· Spreading the Entrepreneurial Mindset,
· Nurture and Facilitate Convening and Networking,
· Community Engagement,
· Growing Start-Ups and Local Business.
The PDC approaches these areas through the Student Ambassador Program, the B4Change Accelerator, Funding Programs and Community Program Sponsorship. Not only do they have a large impact on the University of New Brunswick community, they heavily impact New Brunswick and the Atlantic Canada region.
"The Pond-Deshpande Centre believes that coupling innovative new ideas with deep, relevant, contextual knowledge significantly increases the probability of creating sustainable, scalable high-impact enterprises." The Pond-Deshpande Centre has 4 areas in which they work:
· Spreading the Entrepreneurial Mindset,
· Nurture and Facilitate Convening and Networking,
· Community Engagement,
· Growing Start-Ups and Local Business.
The PDC approaches these areas through the Student Ambassador Program, the B4Change Accelerator, Funding Programs and Community Program Sponsorship. Not only do they have a large impact on the University of New Brunswick community, they heavily impact New Brunswick and the Atlantic Canada region.
Saint John Community Loan Fund
http://loanfund.ca/who-we-are/
The Saint John Community Loan Fund promotes investment in the community and in people. Through micro-financing, it helps individuals create income, build assets, and attain greater self-reliance by providing: business loans, employment loans, affordable housing loans, non-profit loans, financial literacy training, community leadership training, enterprise development, youth entrepreneurship, and a matched savings program.
To date, the Loan Fund has used their investments to make approximately 230 loans, generating a value of $370,000. Not only has this money allowed various initiatives to flourish, they’ve allowed individuals and families to become more self-reliant without dependence on Provincial Income Assistance. This has a major impact on the entire community.
The Saint John Community Loan Fund promotes investment in the community and in people. Through micro-financing, it helps individuals create income, build assets, and attain greater self-reliance by providing: business loans, employment loans, affordable housing loans, non-profit loans, financial literacy training, community leadership training, enterprise development, youth entrepreneurship, and a matched savings program.
To date, the Loan Fund has used their investments to make approximately 230 loans, generating a value of $370,000. Not only has this money allowed various initiatives to flourish, they’ve allowed individuals and families to become more self-reliant without dependence on Provincial Income Assistance. This has a major impact on the entire community.
Scout & Burrow
http://scoutandburrow.ca/
“Scout & Burrow is a BCorp certified consultancy that specializes in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy, Impact Measurement, and Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) projects. Our approach to ethical business is founded in measurable, sustainable and profitable impact – helping businesses grow market share, draw top talent, and attract investment” (Scout & Burrow, 2015).
With presence in both Atlantic and Pacific Canada, Scout & Burrow is positively impacting many companies as they increase their triple-bottom line.
“Scout & Burrow is a BCorp certified consultancy that specializes in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy, Impact Measurement, and Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) projects. Our approach to ethical business is founded in measurable, sustainable and profitable impact – helping businesses grow market share, draw top talent, and attract investment” (Scout & Burrow, 2015).
With presence in both Atlantic and Pacific Canada, Scout & Burrow is positively impacting many companies as they increase their triple-bottom line.
Common Good Solutions
http://commongoodsolutions.ca/
"Common Good Solutions helps non-profits, businesses, and individuals create value in their communities through social and community enterprise development” (Common Good Solutions, 2015). Their products and services assist in measuring social impact, helping develop business plans with a social mission, communicate the successes within the ecosystem, educate through training and workshops, collaborate with government to build support and knowledge for the sector, and develop partnerships to strengthen the ecosystem.
"Common Good Solutions helps non-profits, businesses, and individuals create value in their communities through social and community enterprise development” (Common Good Solutions, 2015). Their products and services assist in measuring social impact, helping develop business plans with a social mission, communicate the successes within the ecosystem, educate through training and workshops, collaborate with government to build support and knowledge for the sector, and develop partnerships to strengthen the ecosystem.
Fredericton Makerspace
http://www.frederictonmakerspace.ca/
"The Fredericton Makerspace Group is a non-profit social enterprise incorporated in July of 2013 by a small group of local 'Makers' with a common goal: create a setting which fosters learning, creativity, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide an informal venue for sharing real-world skills, creative experimentation, hands-on learning, and community access to the tools and technology to apply these skills for personal and professional growth" (Fredericton Makerspace, 2015).
Within the Makerspace, there is an area for 3D printing, electronics, building toys, woodworking, screen-printing, and other books and resources to learn more!
"The Fredericton Makerspace Group is a non-profit social enterprise incorporated in July of 2013 by a small group of local 'Makers' with a common goal: create a setting which fosters learning, creativity, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide an informal venue for sharing real-world skills, creative experimentation, hands-on learning, and community access to the tools and technology to apply these skills for personal and professional growth" (Fredericton Makerspace, 2015).
Within the Makerspace, there is an area for 3D printing, electronics, building toys, woodworking, screen-printing, and other books and resources to learn more!
Co-operative Enterprise Council of New Brunswick
http://www.cecnb.ca/
“CECNB was founded March 2007 and exists to help create sustainable healthy communities in New Brunswick through the development of co-operatives and other enterprises that address social, environmental, economic and cultural goals. CECNB also works closely with government and key stakeholders to bring about new programs, resources, and policies that support healthy, sustainable communities” (CECNB 2015).
Their services include providing technical advice and support to help develop a co-op or social enterprise as well as training and skills development.
“CECNB was founded March 2007 and exists to help create sustainable healthy communities in New Brunswick through the development of co-operatives and other enterprises that address social, environmental, economic and cultural goals. CECNB also works closely with government and key stakeholders to bring about new programs, resources, and policies that support healthy, sustainable communities” (CECNB 2015).
Their services include providing technical advice and support to help develop a co-op or social enterprise as well as training and skills development.
Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development Nova Scotia
(CEED Nova Scotia)
http://ceed.ca/
“CEED Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development has been committed to advancing and supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship in Nova Scotia for more than 20 years. We deliver innovative programs and services that empower individuals and communities to achieve their full potential. CEED’s broad mandate encompasses social and economic principles, working towards a vision of a vibrant and entrepreneurial Nova Scotia. As part of our commitment to encourage a culture that values and celebrates entrepreneurship, CEED works with schools, post-secondary institutions and community groups across Nova Scotia” (CEED 2015).
“CEED Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development has been committed to advancing and supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship in Nova Scotia for more than 20 years. We deliver innovative programs and services that empower individuals and communities to achieve their full potential. CEED’s broad mandate encompasses social and economic principles, working towards a vision of a vibrant and entrepreneurial Nova Scotia. As part of our commitment to encourage a culture that values and celebrates entrepreneurship, CEED works with schools, post-secondary institutions and community groups across Nova Scotia” (CEED 2015).