Social Venture Challenge

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  • August 28, 2019

    Keynote 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 …

    Business, Indigneous, Social Venture Challenge, Tourism
  • September 30, 2018

    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 …

    Business, Indigneous, Social Venture Challenge
  • September 13, 2018

    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 …

    Business, Indigneous, Social Venture Challenge
  • July 18, 2018

    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 …

    Business, Indigneous, Social Venture Challenge
  • May 15, 2018

    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 …

    Business, Indigneous, Social Venture Challenge
  • August 2, 2017

    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 …

    Business, Social Venture Challenge
  • July 11, 2017

    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 …

    Economic Development, Social Venture Challenge
  • July 3, 2017

    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 …

    Economic Development, Social Venture Challenge
  • June 27, 2017

    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 …

    BC, Business, Social Venture Challenge
  • May 24, 2017

    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 …

    BC, Business, Social Venture Challenge