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About the MeetUp 

Over 250 leaders from the social enterprise, business and nonprofit sectors will gather in Vancouver during the two days of the Social Enterprise MeetUP on the evening of Thursday, November 4th, 2010 for a special all-guest reception and a full day of learning on Friday, November 5th, 2010 at the Plaza 500 Hotel & Conference Centre. Participants will come together to explore social enterprise's response to 21st century challenges within a stimulating, inspiring environment encouraging conversation, innovation and partnerships. A quick-paced agenda features speakers and panelists with a wealth of knowledge and experience specializing in cross-sectoral approaches to solving social issues.

Register Now!

If you are an 'early-bird gets the worm' kind of person, you're
going to want to pay attention. Even though we're enjoying a wonderful summer, we're only 2 MONTHS out from BC's First
Ever Social Enterprise MeetUP on November 4th and 5th. 

REGISTER NOW

Our early-bird rate of $199
for both the MeetUp and the Camp is only
available until October 8!

You may also choose to join us for
Thursday Only ($49) or Friday Only ($279). 

Networking Events Leading up to the MeetUP

Leading up to the MeetUP, enp will host two ‘After 5' professional development and networking events this fall in Vancouver: on September 14th, Effective Marketing for Social Enterprise and on October 5th, Impactful Decision-Making for Social Enterprise. Please follow the links to register for these events.

And six months after the MeetUP, BC's First Ever Social Enterprise Camp
will take place on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in April 2011. Stay
tuned for details!

Keynote Speaker: Gerry Higgins, CEIS Scotland

Keynote speaker for the MeetUP, Gerry Higgins, CEIS Scotland, will provide an International Perspective on Social Enterprise. Panel and roundtable discussions will be lead by a number of experts in the field, including David LePage, the convener of Social Enterprise MeetUP, who has worked within the non-profit sector for over 30 years and is currently the Program Manager of the conference sponsor agency Enterprising Non-Profits, enp, a unique collaboration of funders who provide support for social enterprise development; including development grants, marketing opportunities, access to capital, and public policy advocacy. Throughout the MeetUP, participants have opportunities to learn from experts, network and discuss key components of successful social enterprises. "Social Enterprise MeetUP will create a day of learning and interaction to create greater success for social enterprises."

Agenda

THURSDAY EVENING | November 4th, 6 pm start
Do You Know What You Are A Part Of? 

A networking reception featuring light appies, cash bar, multi-media magic, and renowned Social Enterprise expert: An International View of Social Enterprise by Gerry Higgins of CEiS in Scotland and Social Enterprise World Forum.

FRIDAY FULL DAY OF LEARNING | November 5th, 8:30am - 4:30 pm
Collaborating for Success! 

• Social Enterprise Impact in BC

• Building the Market - Achieving Market & Social Success!

• Networking Lunch

• Collaborating for Success!

• Creating a Supportive Social Enterprise Environment in BC

• Multi-Media Finale

• Happy Hour & Socializing

We encourage you to circulate this information throughout your
networks. These events are not to be missed! Everything leads towards
our Social Enterprise Camp scheduled for April 2011 on the beautiful
Sunshine Coast. Yup, you heard right - a camp!

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