Innovation: The Shock of the Possible
Vancity partners with SFU Public Square to create dialogue around people-centred innovation in our local economy
About SFU Public Square's 2014 Community Summit
SFU's 2014 Community Summit, Innovation: The Shock of the Possible takes place from Sunday, October 19 to Wednesday, October 24. Through a series of events and activities, the summit intends to get people to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by innovation.
We're focused on issues important to our members by taking a values-based approach to the economy, society and the environment. Will Innovation Save Us?, and Business Innovation in the Local Economy form a two-part Vancity-SFU Public Square engagement event series designed to create dialogue around the topic of people-centred innovation.
The events add to our contribution to a global series of engagement initiatives and social media activity around the theme , as part of the first international awareness campaign of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV). We're one of the first Canadian financial institutions invited to join the GABV.
Will Innovation Save Us?
In partnership with SFU Public Square and Vancouver Foundation, we're proud to present Will Innovation Save Us? – an evening of thought-provoking and provocative discussion featuring Ray Kurzweil and Richard Florida, moderated by CBC’s Amanda Lang.
Event details
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 7 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre - 649 Cambie Street, Vancouver
RSVP via eventbrite
Business Innovation in the Local Economy
In partnership with SFU Public Square, we're presenting a morning event dedicated to building Business Innovation in the Local Economy where we ask and businesses prove that values-based business is viable.
As a community credit union, we understand the power of local dollars. Our members’ deposits turn into member loans, so that more wealth gets invested, shared and spent in our communities. It’s called the local multiplier. And it creates strong businesses, communities and economies.
Event outline
- Thought-provoking insights from Michael Shuman on the Power of the Local Economy
- Peer-to-peer presentations on Growing your Business by taking a values-based approach
- Interactive how-to sessions that promise no trade-offs when you Build your Bottom Line while Building your Community and the Local Economy.
Takeaways include:
- eBook on Building Your Business in the Local Economy
- Prizes for Climate Smart scholarships to measure and master your carbon footprint
- Prizes for Business coaching to grow your business
Business Innovation in the Local Economy acknowledges the powerful role Vancity business members play in creating positive economic, social and environmental impact in our communities. If you are thinking about establishing a business, own one, or are considering growing your business, join us on Thursday, October 23, to unlock the potential of networking, sharing and learning based on insights from local businesses and partners.
Event details
When: Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 8 am to 12 pm
Where: Room 1200 - 1500, Segal Building, Simon Fraser University, 500 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1W6
This event has been sold out. A live webcast of a portion of the event will be made available on Thursday, October 23 from 8:30 to 10:45 am.
