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Canada's Only Integrated Social Media News Network - Canadian Government Executive Maga... - 0 views

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SiG Social Innovation Generation SiG@MaRS innovation

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Assunta Krehl on 13 Apr 12

Ontario Public Service is interested in looking at the state of innovation in public sector organizations.Some of the leaders who have in public sector innovation are: Social Innovation Generation (SiG), a collaborative partnership between The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, the University of Waterloo, the MaRS Discovery District, and the PLAN Institute.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ontario Public Service is interested in looking at the state of innovation in public sector organizations.Some of the leaders who have in public sector innovation are: Social Innovation Generation (SiG), a collaborative partnership between The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, the University of Waterloo, the MaRS Discovery District, and the PLAN Institute.</div>

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Lisa Torjman

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Currently, she is helping establish the social entrepreneurship program at MaRS, which includes the creation of SiG@MaRS. The program provides social innovators and entrepreneurs access to resources to help them realize a business with a combined economic profit with social purpose. Her most recent project is "Net Change" – a week-long event exploring social technology and social change.
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Associate, development for social entrepreneurship and innovation programs, at MaRS (SiG@MaRS).
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Assunta Krehl on 07 Aug 09

Lisa Torjman, Associate, Development for Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs at MaRS. Mention of Torjman's role at MaRS and what the SiG @ MaRS program is about. Mention of Torjman's most recent project "Net Change" - a week-long event exploring social technology and social change.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lisa Torjman, Associate, Development for Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs at MaRS. Mention of Torjman's role at MaRS and what the SiG @ MaRS program is about. Mention of Torjman's most recent project "Net Change" - a week-long event exploring social technology and social change.</div>

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Two women from MaRS - Entrepreneur - Financial Post - May 22, 2012 - 0 views

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Advisor Board Members Ilse Treunicht Allyson Hewitt Social Entrepreneurship SiG@MaRS entrepreneurship social innovation clients Tyze

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MaRS Discovery District has earned global recognition as a hub of innovation for technology and clean-tech startups since its launch in 2005. Mary Teresa Bitti, Financial Post reporter interviews Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District and Allyson Hewitt, Director, Social Entrepreneurship, SiG@MaRS about social innovation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">MaRS Discovery District has earned global recognition as a hub of innovation for technology and clean-tech startups since its launch in 2005. Mary Teresa Bitti, Financial Post reporter interviews Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS Discovery District and Allyson Hewitt, Director, Social Entrepreneurship, SiG@MaRS about social innovation.</div>

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Tim Draimin, Executive Director of Social Innovation Generation - Trend Hunter - Decemb... - 0 views

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Tim Draimin SiG@MaRS Social Innovation MaRS John Evans Ilse Treunicht Board Members

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Assunta Krehl on 09 Dec 11

Tiana Reid, reporter from Trend Hunter interviews Tim Draimin, "a pioneer in the social innovation field in Canada and SocialBusiness.org and located at SiG@MaRS office in downtown Toronto."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Tiana Reid, reporter from Trend Hunter interviews Tim Draimin, "a pioneer in the social innovation field in Canada and SocialBusiness.org and located at SiG@MaRS office in downtown Toronto."</div>

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Leadership in Focus: Allyson Hewitt - Charity Village - September 7, 2010 - 0 views

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Allyson Hewitt, Practice Lead for the social innovation practice at MaRS, talks about leadership in the nonprofit sector. Find out what makes a leader great.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Allyson Hewitt, Practice Lead for the social innovation practice at MaRS, talks about leadership in the nonprofit sector. Find out what makes a leader great.</div>

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Miguel Amante on 20 Sep 10

Charity Village interviews Allyson Hewitt, Director of Social Entrepreneurship at SiG@MaRS.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Charity Village interviews Allyson Hewitt, Director of Social Entrepreneurship at SiG@MaRS.</div>

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Events: Net Change Week, Social Gaming 2009 and Search Engine Strategies Toronto - 0 views

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Net Change Social Innovation Generation

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Net Change Week: June 8 -12th, 2009 Net Change is a week-long event designed to explore how social technology can bolster social change. Presented by the Social Innovation Generation team at MaRS (SiG@MaRS), Net Change Week will tap into the potential that exists when new methods of communicating, organizing and mobilizing are brought to bear on chronic social issues.
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Assunta Krehl on 10 Aug 09

Net Change, June 8-12 presented by SiG@MaRS is a week-long event designed to explore how social technology can bolster social change.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Net Change, June 8-12 presented by SiG@MaRS is a week-long event designed to explore how social technology can bolster social change.</div>

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ore recently, Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy pledged $6-million to the Social Innovation Generation program at MaRS, established to provide social entrepreneurs with knowledge, contacts and capital.
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Associations such as the Social Enterprise Council of Canada and the Causeway Social Finance Initiative are engaging civic and financial decision-makers to develop a more fostering environment for social enterprise.
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Assunta Krehl on 09 Jul 09

Social entrepreneurs carving out new and innovative ways of simultaneously yielding in financial, social and/or environmental returns.Canada does not have a distinct regulatory framework to guide and support social enterprises' hybrid activities. SiG at MaRS program established to provide social entrepreneurs with knowledge, contacts and capital.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Social entrepreneurs carving out new and innovative ways of simultaneously yielding in financial, social and/or environmental returns.Canada does not have a distinct regulatory framework to guide and support social enterprises' hybrid activities. SiG at MaRS program established to provide social entrepreneurs with knowledge, contacts and capital.</div>

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Assunta Krehl on 09 Jul 09

Social entrepreneurs carving out new and innovative ways of simultaneously yielding in financial, social and/or environmental returns. Canada does not have a distinct regulatory framework to guide and support social enterprises' hybrid activities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Social entrepreneurs carving out new and innovative ways of simultaneously yielding in financial, social and/or environmental returns. Canada does not have a distinct regulatory framework to guide and support social enterprises' hybrid activities.</div>

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resented by the Social Innovation Generation team at MaRS (SiG@MaRS), Net Change Week will tap into the potential that exists when new methods of communicating, organizing and mobilizing are brought to bear on chronic social issues. ”
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resented by the Social Innovation Generation team at MaRS (SiG@MaRS), Net Change Week will tap into the potential that exists when new methods of communicating, organizing and mobilizing are brought to bear on chronic social issues. ”
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next month in Toronto, “a week-long event designed to explore how social technology can bolster social change
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Assunta Krehl on 26 May 09

Recommended resources for social ventures in Canada. Mention of Net Change Week at MaRS Centre.

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Social change event aimed at young people - UW Daily Bulletin - 0 views

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“Social technology: This workshop will focus on emerging online media strategies, products and services in order to advance social purpose work. The use of online media strategies is absolutely critical as we can no longer use old methodologies to look at new ways for solving problems.” Leaders: Joseph Dee and Lisa Torjman of Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District, and Ryerson University sociologist Sam Ladner.
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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

Studio Earth will be held in downtown Kitchener and is sponsored by SiG@Waterloo - the university's "Social Innovation Generation" agency. Lisa Torjman and Joseph Dee from MaRS Discovery District along with Sam Ladner from Ryerson will lead the Social Technology workshop.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Studio Earth will be held in downtown Kitchener and is sponsored by SiG@Waterloo - the university's "Social Innovation Generation" agency. Lisa Torjman and Joseph Dee from MaRS Discovery District along with Sam Ladner from Ryerson will lead the Social Technology workshop.</div>

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Assunta Krehl on 14 Aug 09

Studio Earth will be held in downtown Kitchener and is sponsored by SiG@Waterloo - the university's "Social Innovation Generation" agency. Lisa Torjman and Joseph Dee from MaRS Discovery District along with Sam Ladner from Ryerson will lead the Social Technology workshop. Jan 9, 2009

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Studio Earth will be held in downtown Kitchener and is sponsored by SiG@Waterloo - the university's "Social Innovation Generation" agency. Lisa Torjman and Joseph Dee from MaRS Discovery District along with Sam Ladner from Ryerson will lead the Social Technology workshop. Jan 9, 2009</div>

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YSEC partner with SIG@MaRS for Revision 2010! - Re:Vision 2010 Conference - March 22, 2010 - 1 views

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Social Innovation Social Entrepreneurship Advisors Cheryl May

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SIG@MaRS partners with YSEC for their inaugural conference.

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DiverseCity Fellows unveil creative city-building projects - O Six News - AUgust 30, 2011 - 0 views

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SiG@MaRS DiverseCity Fellows

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The DiverseCity Fellows announced their six collaborative city building projects that focuses on a range of social and economic issues in Toronto. SiG@MaRS is involved in the Social Innovation Partnership.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The DiverseCity Fellows announced their six collaborative city building projects that focuses on a range of social and economic issues in Toronto. SiG@MaRS is involved in the Social Innovation Partnership.</div>

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Community stakeholders work in partnership at London housing event - London Community F... - 0 views

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housing social innovation generation SiG Social Venture Exchange Adam Spence Made in Canada Solutions - Partnerships for People events

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Assunta Krehl on 03 Dec 11

Adam Spence, founder of the Social Venture Exchange and Manager of Special Projects at Social Innovation Generation (SiG) at MaRS was a keynote speaker at the Made in Canada Solutions - Partnerships for People event. The event is part of National Housing Day celebrations being held across Canada-a day to recognize the importance of affordable housing in our communities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Adam Spence, founder of the Social Venture Exchange and Manager of Special Projects at Social Innovation Generation (SiG) at MaRS was a keynote speaker at the Made in Canada Solutions - Partnerships for People event. The event is part of National Housing Day celebrations being held across Canada-a day to recognize the importance of affordable housing in our communities.</div>

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No-frills project offers ownership at affordable price - Yourhome.ca - June 4, 2010 - 1 views

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social innovation clients & tenants housing

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A local affordable condominium development partners with SiG@MaRS client Home Ownership Alternatives, a non-profit financial company that potential homebuyers on the edge of the market

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A local affordable condominium development partners with SiG@MaRS client Home Ownership Alternatives, a non-profit financial company that potential homebuyers on the edge of the market</div>

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Does Ontario need a School for Social Entrepreneurs? SiG@MaRS wanted to find out, so they embarked on a feasibility study. The results of that study can now be downloaded. The answer, (not to ruin the surprise) is "yes!"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Does Ontario need a School for Social Entrepreneurs? SiG@MaRS wanted to find out, so they embarked on a feasibility study. The results of that study can now be downloaded. The answer, (not to ruin the surprise) is "yes!"</div>

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Lisa Torjman Net Change Week social technology

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Net Change is a week-long event, June 8-12, 2009, designed to explore how social technology can bolster social change. Presented by the Social Innovation Generation team at MaRS (SiG@MaRS), Net Change Week will tap into the potential that exists when new methods of communicating, organizing and mobilizing are brought to bear on chronic social issues.
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Eli Malinski sounds off on Net Change: "Social technology is revolutionizing social change.
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Net Change is the banner under which all sorts of partners are hosting events, discussions and workshops that align with the core mission of exploring the intersection of social change and new media.
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* Social Tech Training, or My Charity Connects * Innovation Parkour * Social Mastermind // Social Media for Social Change * The Skills Exchange * Defining and Measuring Social Success And in the evenings, Net Change brings unique community collaborations like: * Mobile Monday takes a social change perspective * Toronto's Internet Town Hall at the Gladstone Hotel * Cocktails and Inspiration: a discussion on profound innovation and social change with Eric Young in conversation with Bill White. * Wired Wednesday gets a dose of Web of Change * Refresh Events encourages collaborative partnerships
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Net Change's ticketed and free events are taking place at the MaRS Centre. For more information on events and how to be involved, check out http://www.netchangeweek.ca.
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Assunta Krehl on 07 Aug 09

Lisa Torjman's blog on Net Change Week happening June 8-12, 2009 which is designed to explore how social technology can bolster social change.

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Building Canada's Culture of Entrepreneurship: Sure-bet to Startup Survival, Lisa Torjm... - 0 views

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Canada is well stocked in technological know-how and has solid skills and traditions in the research and development (R&D) sector.
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our ability to grow Canada’s R&D-intensive sectors that proves weak
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Canada’s science and tech expertise is among the world’s best and have in fact competed over talent coming out of Canadian universities. However, due to the lack of commercial skills among Canadian graduates, CEOs were instead relying upon American and other foreign nationals for executive talent.
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promotion of role models and success stories more opportunities for mentorship better learning opportunities in educational and public policy realms higher levels of entrepreneurship literacy and access to training
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23% of the respondents had marketing and sales as the biggest challenge for entrepreneurs.
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Access to talent was the second most common challenge
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Following access to talent was mentoring
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lack of government financing and support, and protection for intellectual property.
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Cathy Bogaart on 01 Feb 10

An article in OSBR by Lisa Torjman, Associate, SiG@MaRS and Jon Worren, Advisor, MaRS. The article talks about the factors contributing to the weak culture of entrepreneurship in Canada.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An article in OSBR by Lisa Torjman, Associate, SiG@MaRS and Jon Worren, Advisor, MaRS. The article talks about the factors contributing to the weak culture of entrepreneurship in Canada.</div>

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Aboriginal Social Enterprise: Hopeful Alternatives - See Change Magazine - January 11, ... - 1 views

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Social Innovation Social Change Aboriginal

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Elisa Birnbaum blogs about Manon Barbeau's dream: giving young people from First Nations communities an opportunity to express themselves using video and music, promoting a sense of healing, empowerment, and community engagement.As Barbeau's story attests, when it comes to Canada's Aboriginal people, social enterprises can be a strong force of change.former Prime Minister, the Rt. Honourable Paul Martin spoke at an Event that was co-sponsored by SiG and MaRS and announced the launch of a $50 million fund to promote Aboriginal business and entrepreneurship.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Elisa Birnbaum blogs about Manon Barbeau's dream: giving young people from First Nations communities an opportunity to express themselves using video and music, promoting a sense of healing, empowerment, and community engagement.As Barbeau's story attests, when it comes to Canada's Aboriginal people, social enterprises can be a strong force of change.former Prime Minister, the Rt. Honourable Paul Martin spoke at an Event that was co-sponsored by SiG and MaRS and announced the launch of a $50 million fund to promote Aboriginal business and entrepreneurship.</div>

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Marc and Craig Kielburger's do-gooding social enterprise - The Globe and Mail - March 1... - 0 views

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Social entrepreneurship finance social innovation responsibility advisors allyson hewitt MaRS

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Brothers Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger, co-founder and founder respecitively, of the Free The Children Foundation. They also launched another project a for-profit company called Me to We, which sells socially responsible products and offers young people trips abroad, channeling most of the proceeds back to Free the Children. Allyson Hewitt, Director of SiG at MaRS, provides her perspectives on the challenges that social entrepreneurs encounter.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Brothers Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger, co-founder and founder respecitively, of the Free The Children Foundation. They also launched another project a for-profit company called Me to We, which sells socially responsible products and offers young people trips abroad, channeling most of the proceeds back to Free the Children. Allyson Hewitt, Director of SiG at MaRS, provides her perspectives on the challenges that social entrepreneurs encounter.</div>

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SiG at Waterloo presents Innovators in Action speaker series - University of Waterloo -... - 0 views

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Social Innovation Board Members Ilse Treurnicht Collaboration SiG

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Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, is one of the five Canadian leaders in the field of social innovation who will share their insights on how to deal with the root causes of social challenges at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Treurnicht will be speaking on June 16 about the growing importance of multi-sectoral collaboration which promotes the mutual exchange of ideas, values, talent and capital across sectors.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, is one of the five Canadian leaders in the field of social innovation who will share their insights on how to deal with the root causes of social challenges at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Treurnicht will be speaking on June 16 about the growing importance of multi-sectoral collaboration which promotes the mutual exchange of ideas, values, talent and capital across sectors.</div>

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Innovate. Collaborate. Change. - Canada Newswire - 0 views

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Net Change Week is a celebration showcasing social and digital change-makers. Powered by the Social Innovation Generation Team at MaRS (SiG@MaRS), Net Change Week is a concerted effort to join forces in order to facilitate cross-disciplinary learning and create new models for change. April 21, 2009

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Net Change Week is a celebration showcasing social and digital change-makers. Powered by the Social Innovation Generation Team at MaRS (SiG@MaRS), Net Change Week is a concerted effort to join forces in order to facilitate cross-disciplinary learning and create new models for change. April 21, 2009</div>

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