The Business Case for Social Innovation
Program & Questions: 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.
Table Dialogues: 8:45 - 9:00 a.m.
In a world of rapid change and significant demands on our time, resources and people, the business, non-profit, and community sectors are coming together to drive new approaches to not only get business done, but to work towards solving some of our most complex social issues in society.
Join the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade for Social Enterprise month and learn about how local organizations are transforming conventional business models, increasing transparency, and gaining followers through values based practices.
What will you learn by attending:
- What is the business case for social innovation?
- How are local organizations effectively aligning their values with their business strategy?
- How does social innovation influence customer spending and employee engagement?
Speakers:
The Honourable Michelle Stilwell, Minister of Social Development & Social Innovation
Lotte Davis, Chief Executive Officer, AG Hair
Colin Stansfield, Executive Director, Potluck Cafe and Catering
Arjan Stephens, Executive Vice President, Nature's Path Foods
Moderator Jane Cox, Principal, Cause+Affect
Sponsor:
This event is presented by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Program. The WLC is an inclusive Program that recognizes the need for diversity in leadership. Launched in 2007, the WLC has grown to become one of the largest women's business networking groups in Canada. Based on the pillars of connections, conversations, recognition and advocacy, the WLC is engaged in the social, business and political communities in which the Board operates. Learn more at boardoftrade.com/programs.