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The New Paradigm of Business – Local Economies talk at SFU
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UPDATED INFO NOW AVAILABLE: http://www.inovizion.info/new-paradigm/
Right now humanity is facing a oppressive list of seemingly impossible obstacles. From global warming to rising social inequity (the 99% vs. the 1%) we appear to be at a pivotal point in our evolution.
Many blame the financial markets, multinational corporations and the banks. However many of these arguments discriminate against businesses as if they are all the same.
What if business could be the way out of our global challenges?Not the profit above all else, destructive kind of business that has become rampant but a new paradigm of business. Where people and planet are harmoniously balanced with profit.
Many business are already functioning according this new model and succeeding. Demonstrating that public demand is already there.
The “2011 Cone/Echo Global CR Opportunity Study” found that-
A mere six percent of consumers globally channel economist Milton Friedman and only hold businesses accountable for making money.
That means that 94% of people on the planet believe that business should be doing more for us all!
This event will explore the next steps in this process with local new paradigm business leaders, economists, politicians and more. (Panel TBA soon).
Focus will be on how we can build a strong local economy in Vancouver towards this end.
We will have a round table format starting with a brief introduction to the concept, then we will meet the panel and open the floor for dialogue.
All with an open mind, are welcome to this FREE event!
Please Register on Eventbrite as we have limited seating:
http://newpardigmofbusinesssfu.eventbrite.com/
Room #1700 (main Floor)
515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 5K3
Inner City Economic Strategy event at W2 Media Cafe in Vancouver
The Inner City Economic Strategy seeks to bring together the residents of the community, with other residents, businesses, service providers and all levels government. The City of Vancouver is committed to working with the community to create a comprehensive economic strategy which seeks to empower the residents of the Downtown Eastside. Unique populations have to be considered, women, Aboriginal, youth, immigrant and the aging population. This event is open to everybody who wants to contribute to taking
ownership over this strategy.We know we have to collectively develop an ongoing strategy with projects that have real positive outcomes for the residents of the Downtown Eastside and inner-city neighbourhoods.
How do we build a sustainable community which enhances the local economy? What type of education, training and employment strategies do we envision? What mix of businesses can we collectively advocate for? How do we get a City of Vancouver procurement policy that supports our collective goals? What opportunities already exist that need nurturing and advancement? Who is already doing this work? How can you get active with social media for your own project, cause or business? Participate, learn tips!
Presenters from local businesses and interested groups. Lunch and organic will be provided.
Display tables showcasing efforts for inclusive economic development will be featured in the Woodward’s Atrium including Crosstown Pet, ALIVE, W2, Thru Haida Eyes, Chindi Nation and many others.
We welcome others to this inclusive event!
Opening Remarks by Irwin Oostindie of W2, Hendrik Hoekma of DTES Education Enhancement Society and Bob Laurie of Vancouver Board of Trade
Panel Speakers included Brian Postlewait of Mission Possible, Marcia Nozick of Embers Wes Regan of Hastings Crossing BIA
DTES Business Start UP presenters by Hendrik Beune of Crosstown Pet, Marilyn McKee of Thru Haida Eyes and Karenza Wall of Chindi Nation
Scott Clark of ALIVE inspired us with his rousing speech of economic development strategies
COPE’s 2012 Summer Barbeque at Vancouver Rowing Club
As always, this year’s COPE‘s Summer BBQ will be hosted by the Vancouver Rowing Club in Stanley Park. There will be local music, a speaker, a silent auction, and a cash bar to go along with your barbecued meal.
It’s a great way to get in touch with your COPE Executive and other progressives from around the city!
We will be host to a speaker who will be focusing on the Kinder-Morgan pipelines planned for Vancouver and the movement that is building to oppose them.
Our musical guest will be local East Vancouver jug band “The Creaking Planks”. There will be a performance at 8:30pm.
About our speaker
Ben West has been an environmental activist in Vancouver for over a decade. Currently the Healthy Communities Campaigner for the Wilderness Committee, Ben is responsible for organizing grassroots campaigns related to fighting climate change and reducing toxic pollution. Recently, Ben has focused on trying to stop oil tankers from exporting heavy crude oil through the BC coast. In all his work Ben is driven by his passion for environmental justice, and ecological literacy.
Our host is the Vancouver Rowing Club, at the entrance to Stanley Park.
BC Culture Days Media Launch and VIP Reception at The Cultch in Vancouver
Culture Days is a collaborative, Canada-wide volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. The first annual Culture Days event swept across more than 700 Canadian cities and towns during the last weekend of September 2010, generating an extraordinary amount of enthusiasm in the process.
This year’s Culture Days weekend will take place on September 28, 29 & 30.
Once again, the event will feature free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind the scenes”—and to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers at work in their community.
Hendrik Beune of AHA MEDIA
As a grassroots, collaborative movement, Culture Days relies on your participation. Whether as an arts or cultural organization, an artist, a municipality, a school, a citizen, a business person…everyone can play a role in shaping this event. So get involved! Browse the 2011 Activities to learn more about what to expect in British
Krzystof Kaczka and Sarah Hagen – flautist and pianist – The Musical Highlight!
Inner City Economic Strategy at W2 Media Cafe on Sat Sept 22 12-5pm in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
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The Inner City Economic Strategy seeks to bring together the residents of the community, with other residents, businesses, service providers and all levels government.The City of Vancouver is committed to working with the community to create a comprehensive economic strategy which seeks to empower the residents of the Downtown Eastside. Unique populations have to be considered, women, Aboriginal, youth, immigrant and the aging population. This event is open to everybody who wants to contribute to taking ownership over this strategy.
We know we have to collectively develop an ongoing strategy with projects that have real positive outcomes for the residents of the Downtown Eastside and inner-city neighbourhoods.How do we build a sustainable community which enhances the local economy? What type of education, training and employment strategies do we envision? What mix of businesses can we collectively advocate for? How do we get a City of Vancouver procurement policy that supports our collective goals? What opportunities already exist that need nurturing and advancement? Who is already doing this work? How can you get active with social media for your own project, cause or business? Participate, learn tips!
Presenters from local businesses and interested groups. Lunch and organic will be provided.
Display tables showcasing efforts for inclusive economic development will be featured in the Woodward’s Atrium including ALIVE, ICNC, W2, RayCam, and others. We welcome others to this inclusive event!
See you at 12 noon on Saturday!
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