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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
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!
Mad Dogg of WoodSquat 2002 speaks on WoodSquat 2012 – 10th Anniversary in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Ten years ago Vancouver’s most famous squat kicked off and impacted the future of the Downtown Eastside. An open community exhibition, screening and dialogue series marks the anniversary and questions the legacy of the autonomous direct action housing initiative over 92 day starting September 15, 2002.
Hendrik Beune of AHA MEDIA and Mad Dogg, one of the original Woodwards Squatters share their reflections and stories 10 years today on Sept 12, 2012
InDigital Tech Conference at W2 Media Cafe in Vancouver
The InDigital: Tech Your Life Career Camp, put on by W2 Community Media Arts Society in partnership with the First Nations Employment Society, is an innovative four day technological programme that will expose Indigenous youth, and those interested, to the essential and emerging technologies sector.
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