Social Venture Challenge
CategoryKeynote Speaker Teara Fraser to kick-off Indigenous Tourism Start-up Program in Whistler, B.C. on September 9th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Join us at the Squamish Líl̓wat Cultural Centre for an unforgettable evening with keynote speaker, Teara Fraser. Teara’s list of dynamic life …
Snagging Leggings
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being …
Lil’wat Cultural Tours at Joffre Lake Park
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being …
Rising Bear Emergency Services
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being …
Encouraging, Supporting and Inspiring Indigenous Entrepreneurs from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ́imc Nations
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líl̓wat Stl’atl ímc Business Start-up Program (SLSBSP) has eleven participants elbows deep in the hard work of developing their businesses. The program, being …
Nicolette Richer – From Social Venture Challenge to Dragons’ Den
Nicolette Richer has found her purpose. She loves being a social entrepreneur and can’t imagine doing anything else. She sees no differentiation between work, life …
Social Venture Challenge 2017 Pitch Event Winner: Gear Share Hub!
The average Canadian has $4,000 worth of ‘stuff’ sitting idle in their home, 80% of which gets used less than once per month. Keith Hammermeister …
Growing the local economy: Our 2017 Social Venture Challenge wraps up
Is it possible to grow the local economy, support new entrepreneurs, protect the environment and do good for the community? The Centre created the Social …
Social Venture Challenge Success Story – Ski Heaven Diverts Over One Metric Tonne of Waste from the Landfill
Any skier who has thrown out an old pair of skis can appreciate the pain involved in the process. A non-skier might think “what’s the …
Social Venture Challenge Success Story – Dooshi Pet Supplies
Jeff Anderson started making homemade dog treats not because he knew he wanted to start a business, but because he wanted healthier food for his …