Renewal friend, Executive Director, Jennifer Lash, and her team at Living Oceans Society are launching a first of its kind in BC “Finding Coral Expedition” in search of deep sea corals off the coast of British Columbia on June 8. The expedition aims to find out where B.C.’s coral forests are located and what mysterious creatures live there. It is very likely that there will be species of fish, invertebrates and corals that have never been seen before.

Social Venture Network (SVN) is now accepting applications for the 2009 Innovation Awards.  Applications are due by June 15, 2009.

SVI alumni Julius Walls of Greystone Bakery recently highlighted by BusinessWeek.

Join the Tides Renewal Centre in welcoming p+a furniture as the first store front to open in the newly renovated Flack Block Building. p+a furniture is a unique concept that raises the bar with sustainable solutions for home, work and play. 

Is your organization or community group working on a great idea for a Social Purpose Enterprise that would employ people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or very low income? The Toronto Enterprise Fund provides grants to social purpose enterprises -  revenue generating ventures founded by non-profit organizations or community groups to create jobs or training opportunities for very low-income individuals.

We are excited to see an increasing number of sustainable business conferences and events emerging around the globe as they are crucial in the development of ideas and solutions to create awareness and change in our communities and the global business marketplace.

Renewal friends in the Web of Change community are planning their second Social Tech Training in Toronto.

Social Venture Institute Sponsor and Renewal friend, Vancity and SVI True Confession Speaker, Nature's Path are recognized as two of Canada's Greenest Employers.

 

Twenty-seven years ago a small group of visionary idealists came together as stewards of the grounds and gardens of the former Cold Mountain Institute, and became Share Holders in what we know today as Hollyhock.

Joel Solomon was recently featured on The Green Economy News radio program co-hosted by Don Miller and Grant Draper.