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SUMMARY:Community Call: Sustainability 101 - Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:The September 15th Community Call will provide an overview of the Family Business for Sustainable Development initiative\, a lively presentation on Sustainability 101\, as well as an opportunity for us to come together as a community to engage in conversion about this important issue. This is an opportunity to learn and share how we can collectively and individually take steps to building a better world for future generations in a safe space. We will start by demystifying the sustainability movement and its jargon to build towards a renewed sense of purpose and direction. You are invited to engage with us and determine\, “Where do we go from here?” \n	   Register now\n\n	Event Details\n	\n\n	When\n	\n	Thursday\, September 15\, 20221:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT () \n\n	Contact\n	\n	Carolyn Reimer \ncreimer@familyenterprise.ca \n\n	Where\n	\n	Online via Zoom. A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to registrants prior to the event. \n\n	Host\n	\n														\n	Bernie Geiss\, Founder\, Advisor – Cove Continuity Advisors Inc. \nAs founder and visioner of a multi generation family business\, a graduate of the FEA program\, Family Enterprise Canada’s SDG Champion\, and his leadership in bringing Benefit Company legislation to British Columbia\, Bernie believes family businesses are in a unique position to change the world. His family’s business\, a certified B Corp\, a 1% For the Planet member\, founder of 1% For People\, the incubator of a successful impact planning startup\, is one of Canada’s first registered Benefit Companies. His journey has given him a unique\, hands-on\, perspective on blending impact into traditional business models. \n\n														\n	Craig Ryan\, Director\, Corporate Sustainability\, BDC \nCraig Ryan is Director\, Corporate Sustainability at BDC. He has thirty years’ experience giving sustainability advice to decision-makers in business\, government and civil society\, including federal ministers and private sector CEOs. Craig has a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and is a Clean16 honoree in recognition of his contribution to sustainability in Canada. He has served on the board of Equiterre\, a nationally influential environmental group\, and Rise\, a charity that provides microfinance for entrepreneurs who are also tackling mental health challenges. He sits on the board of NOVAlex\, a Montreal B Corp law firm. \n														\n	Karen Alko\, Manager\, Community Relations\, ABC Recycling Ltd. \nKaren is a proud fourth-generation member of her family enterprise ABC Recycling\, Western Canada’s largest scrap metal recycling company. With nine locations across British Columbia and Alberta\, ABC specializes in the recovery\, processing and recycling of scrap metal. Karen directs and oversees all the social responsibility\, community relations\, Indigenous relations\, donations\, and employee charitable campaign activities. In addition\, she directs and supports the family enterprise development activities and is a passionate advocate for the growth and well-being of family enterprise. Karen is a FEC Ambassador and in 2018 she was named as a Family Leader to Watch by the Family Business Consulting Group. She is a past board member of Vancouver Talmud Torah School and past President of the FEC Vancouver Region Advisory Board. She lives in Vancouver with her two sons and loves yoga\, travelling and reading.
URL:https://events.familyenterprise.ca/event/where-do-we-go-from-here/
CATEGORIES:Family,FEA,NextGen,P.A.G,Progressive Experience
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