Social Enterprise Summit
Ignite Innovation. Drive Impact. Build Resilient Communities.
The Social Enterprise Summit is a 2-day event designed to showcase opportunities for revenue diversification for community impact organizations. Taking place at Summer Street, with an exciting keynote kickoff the evening before at Parker’s Barn, this summit offers attendees a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate on new ideas for Pictou County. This event is ideal for charity and non-profit leaders, volunteers, investors, funders, government representatives, and seasoned entrepreneurs.
Facilitated by consultants from The Purposeful Group, attendees will gain expert knowledge on governance and business development while contributing collectively to the creation of new social enterprises for Pictou County.
Why Attend?
Social enterprises are reshaping the future of Atlantic Canada by addressing pressing societal issues while creating sustainable economic opportunities. This summit is your chance to explore how innovative business models can:
- Provide a new avenue for revenue
- Solve critical social challenges
- Create jobs and stimulate local economies
- Contribute to your organizational mandate and vision
- Provide new opportunities to collaborate with other organizations for sustainable initiatives
Key Features:
- Keynote Address: Start your summit experience with an inspiring evening session at Parker’s Barn on Monday, October 28, where you can network with community and business leaders, while hearing from guest speaker Mayor John Norman, Town of Bonavista, Newfoundland.
Mayor Norman is a prominent leader in cultural heritage and community development. He has expertly leveraged over 1,000 historic properties in Bonavista to drive a sustainable economic revival. Under Norman’s leadership, Bonavista has experienced remarkable growth: house prices have risen by 57% in five years, and the town has seen the launch of 50 new enterprises in just two years.
- Learning: The 2-day summit is designed to help participants refine and develop their social enterprise concepts. With guidance from The Purposeful Group, participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies for scaling their social enterprise models.
- Expert Insights: Benefit from the knowledge of industry experts, and business leaders, with special guest speakers joining both virtually and in-person from across Canada.
- Networking & Collaboration: Build meaningful connections with entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders. Explore new opportunities for cross-sector partnerships that can lead to measurable impact, increased productivity, and scalability for social enterprises.
A Vision for Economic Growth
The Pictou County Partnership believes in the potential of social enterprises to foster long-term economic resilience. By connecting people, resources, and ideas, this summit will empower organizations to drive real, lasting change for Pictou County.
Be Part of the Change
Join us for this transformative event and be part of the growing social enterprise movement. Together, we can create a more prosperous and inclusive future for Pictou County.
Date & Location
- Keynote Kickoff: Evening before the summit, Parker’s Barn
- Main Event: 2-day summit at Summer Street
