Be Local YYC
Be Local is a Calgary network of community-focused businesses.
Be Local businesses are locally-owned, operational, and maybe most importantly, community-focused. Community-focused means the business has integrated social and environmental impacts and prioritizes relationships with other local businesses and community. Membership is currently free— join and collaborate with like minded entrepreneurs!
Plastic Free YYC: Zero Waste Meetups
Plastic Free YYC is non-profit whose mission is to engage individuals, businesses and government, all to make positive, plastic-free and reduced-waste changes in their worlds!
Their Zero Waste Meet-ups are casual gatherings Plastic-Free YYC hosts regularly to bring together like-minded, compassionate, and curious Calgarians. A fun forum to learn about ZW goals, challenges and ideas to help each other strive for a little less waste.
Social Venture Institute Banff
SVI is highly interactive and experiential conference designed to connect and inspire those involved in socially responsible entrepreneurship. Listen to compelling speakers, engage in workshops and connect deeply with like-minded leaders through breakouts and peer coaching circles.
Over 25 years, SVI has provided more than 3,000 entrepreneurs the opportunity to network with other social enterprise leaders, and rejuvenate their passion and vision.