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enp Notes | December 3, 2008

Enp to launch new website!

The staff at enp are busy re-working our
website in preparation for our re-launch early next year. Please let Michelle
(michelle@enterprisingnonprofits.ca)
know if you’d like to help us celebrate the re-launch in Vancouver on January
15, 2009.

Looking for a technical assistance grant for social enterprise in
BC?

Pre-qualify for an enp BC grant by attending a workshop this spring. Enp
will host its social enterprise orientation sessions in Vancouver, Nanaimo,
Surrey, Kamloops, Revelstoke, Kitamaat Village, Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, and
Cranbrook. For additional information and dates, please check our website:www.enterprisingnonprofits.ca

BC Summit Update

The BC Summit on Social Enterprise was held late in
November. You can see the briefing documents provided to participants at www.enterprisingnonprofits.ca/summit.
The Summit proceedings will be posted here in early January.

Opportunity to showcase food related industries for export market in Seattle

Are you a Canadian manufacturer of gourmet, gift or specialty food or
beverage products? Are you export-ready and seeking new or additional exposure
in the US market? Find out
more
....

Social Enterprise Day in the UK

In recognition of Social Enterprise Day
recently held in the UK (November 20th), we've compiled a number stories and
links for you. (Check them out in full on our website.)

-KPMG UK includes social enterprise in its
procurement policy


-UK Government says social enterprise is the way to
respond to the global financial crisis


-UK Public demand
for social enterprise on the rise


-UK Scottish government announces social enterprise
fund


-UK
New Social Enterprise to receive share of Innovation for Life Fund
-The UK
-Social Enterprise Coalition announces winners of its social enterprise photo
contest in celebration of Social Enterprise Day



Wishing you a warm, safe, and
happy holiday.

From all of us at enp.