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Thursday, November 28 • 10:30am - 12:00pm
Keeping it local: A place-based approach to inclusive, local economies and systems change

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While work remains to be done on the enabling policy environment for nonprofit social enterprises in Ontario, there is much we can do together with our local partners to develop inclusive, local economies. How do nonprofits remain connected to local communities while working to maximize their social and environmental impact? How can they work with their nonprofit, cooperative, foundation and municipal partners to build virtuous circles of economic activity? How do we strengthen relationships with intermediaries that support small nonprofit enterprises access markets, procurement opportunities, and new investment? In this session, we’ll look at examples from several Ontario nonprofits on a journey toward financial sustainability while maintaining a commitment to inclusive, local economic activity. Learn about how these nonprofits navigated challenges and saw opportunities while continuing to push for systems change. Together, we’ll make some collective sense around the current policy landscape that Ontario nonprofit enterprises are working in and their role in shaping it.
Moderators
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Teshini Harrison

Policy Analyst, ONN
Teshini has several years’ experience in government relations, policy analysis, research, nonprofit policy advocacy, project management, communications and event management. Teshini is the co-founder and former communications director of the Young Leaders Advisory Council (YLAC... Read More →

Speakers
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Bebhinn Jennings

Program Manager, STEPS
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Brendon Nicholson

Program Director, Southride Jam Company
Brendon Nicholson is the Program Director for the Southridge Jam Company, the social enterprise extension of the Southridge Shelter, which empowers people who have experienced homelessness with job and life skills. The small-batch artisan jam producer engages volunteers and program... Read More →
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Ryan Noble

Executive Director, North York Harvest
Ryan is the Executive Director of North York Harvest Food Bank. He combines an extensive background in international business with a passion for food security and social change. Ryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Queen’s University as well as a Master’s degree in... Read More →
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Jennifer Whiteye

Executive Director, Southern First Nations Secretariat
Jennifer is an active member of the Delaware Nation – Moravian of the Thames community who has spent most of her career advancing local First Nations. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies with distinction and specialization in finance... Read More →

Thursday November 28, 2019 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Room 714 A and B 255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6
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