The Hamilton Social Enterprise Network is an agent for change. We work with individuals, enterprises, organizations and commercial business, to make social enterprise happen. Developed in response to the emerging interest about social enterprise, the Hamilton Social Enterprise Network acts to raise awareness and an understanding about social enterprise, catering to the Greater Hamilton area. Through the provision of information, hosting of events, and hands-on support, the Hamilton Social Enterprise Network aims to create an enabling environment and support system for developing and operational social enterprises within the Greater Hamilton area. In doing so, we seek to increase the role that social enterprise currently plays in solving social market failures.
What we do…
• Provide a common ground for like-minded organizations to connect, share and learn from each other
• Act as an information portal, on all issues around social enterprise and CED
• Stay abreast on what is happening in the social enterprise and CED space
• Address key issues and be thought leaders about social enterprise within Hamilton
• Offer support for developing and operational social enterprises
Who we support…
• Existing social enterprises, in support of their continued sustainability
• Potential social enterprises, in support of their development
• Non-Profit Sector, people within this sector who are exploring innovative ways to enhance their independence and mission through revenue generation
• For-Profit Sector, people within this sector who are examining how to fulfill community/social responsibilities in ways that build philanthropic and community investment practices into their business
• Social Investors, investors who want to be change agents, by investing in organization which provide both Social and Economic ROI
• Foundations & Grant makers, who recognize the value of diversifying their lending portfolio by investing in social enterprise
