Event Details

Date & Time	October 3, 2013, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Westin Gran Hotel - Symphony Room 433 Robson St. Vancouver, BC Google Map
Website	http://www.boardofchange.com/event/44/community-contribution-corporations.html

On May 14, 2013, amendments were made to the BC Business Corporations Act, legislating the first hybrid social enterprise structure in Canada: the Community Contribution Company, or C3 for short. The option became available for use in July 2013. C3s are a new business model for British Columbians who value a balance of social responsibility and profit. Designed to bridge the gap between for-profit businesses and non-profit enterprises, this innovative business model is the first of its kind in Canada, responding to an emerging demand for socially focused investment options.

On October 3, join Jim Fletcher, one of the chief architects of the C3 structure. Jim was a co-Chair of the Premier's Advisory Council on Social Innovation, which produced 11 recommendations in April 2012, one of which was to provide for C3s in the BC Business Corporations Act. The Council also advised the Government on the detailed regulations. Jim will provide first hand background on the inspiration for C3s, their benefits and potential for future businesses. He will also provide an update on C3 incorporations since their inauguration in July 2013.

Date: October 3, 2013

Location: Westin Gran Hotel - Symphony Room

Presented by Board of Change

Sponsored by Novex Delivery Solutions

 

Jim is a 30-year veteran of the Canadian venture capital industry. He has participated actively across all funding stages from being part of founding management through personal angel investment, institutional venture capital, corporate venture investment and a variety of public and private exits. He has also been actively involved in numerous public policy initiatives designed to foster a healthy Canadian environment for early-stage companies and venture capital investors.

Jim has been a Managing Director with Ventures West and Chrysalix Energy Management, overseen corporate venture investing as Treasurer of MacMillan Bloedel, and was founder and CEO of China Capital, CFO of the Angus Reid Group, and a Director of many technology companies. He currently chairs the Boards of Vision Critical Communications Inc., Recombo Inc. and Tyze Personal Networks Inc., and is a member of the Advisory Board of OMERS Ventures.

    

Jim is also actively involved in the non-profit and social enterprise sector. He was a founding partner of BC Technology Social Venture Partners, has served on many other non-profit Boards and is engaged in public policy initiatives to enhance social innovation and finance.