Fw: IIX and Mission Market Announces Partnership

my buzz & my blog "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver What is Social Entrepreneurship? Statement of Faith You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose". I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant". my facebook  &  my twitter  &  my linkedin --- 2011年5月31日 星期二，Gyneth Tan <gtan@asiaiix.com> 寫道﹕ 寄件人: Gyneth Tan <gtan@asiaiix.com> 主題: IIX and Mission Market Announces Partnership 收件人: incubator.hou@gmail.com 日期: 2011年5月31日,星期二,下午6:05 Having trouble viewing this email? Click here ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Houghton, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 31, 2011   MISSION MARKETS™ AND IMPACT INVESTMENT EXCHANGE ASIA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO BROADEN THE GEOGRAPHIC REACH OF THEIR PLATFORMS   NEW YORK AND SINGAPORE-Mission Markets™, which operates the first FINRA*- compliant marketplace for impact and sustainability investments, and Singapore-based Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX), whose  mission is to provide Social Enterprises in Asia-Pacific with access to impact investment capital, announce a  strategic partnership which will broaden their geographic reach.   This partnership is an important step in the global expansion and adoption of triple bottom line investing and reinforces the leadership of Mission Markets™ and IIX in creating the capital markets infrastructure necessary to support this evolution.   IIX announced the launch of Asia's first private online platform, Impact Partners™ in March 2011. This private platform showcases a select group of pre-screened Asian Social Enterprises working in a range of sectors, including sustainable agriculture, clean energy, education, healthcare and inclusive finance. These promising Social Enterprises address some of Asia's most critical and persistent social and environmental challenges.   "This partnership with Mission Markets will substantially enhance Impact Partners' reach to investors around the globe, helping to expose the innovative Social Enterprises on our platform to a broader range of global investors," said Durreen Shahnaz, Founder and Chairperson of IIX. "We are particularly pleased to partner with Mission Markets, which shares our commitment to connecting Social Enterprises with mission-aligned capital."   Mission Markets™ is differentiated by its inclusive, collaborative approach in scaling the sustainability and impact investing markets. The partnership with IIX is exemplary of Mission Markets' focus on fostering an entire ecosystem around investment for social and environmental impact.   "We see this partnership as a significant milestone in expanding our reach into Asia," says Michael Van Patten, Mission Markets Founder and CEO. "This type of collaboration is a critical step in delivering critical market infrastructure to social and environmental stakeholders worldwide."   Mission Markets™ is the marketplace for stakeholders within the sustainability sector. Mission Markets™ provides a secure online community where buyers, sellers, service providers, and all participants across the sustainability spectrum can communicate, access industry news and updates, share information, and, most importantly, transact business.   IIX is revolutionizing the way we look at sustainable economic development in Asia by creating platforms connecting socially and environmentally mission-driven enterprises with impact investors. Impact Partners™, Asia's first private placement platform, was launched in March 2011. Impact Exchange™, launching in 2012, will be Asia's first social stock exchange, a regulated trading platform allowing investors to invest in and trade securities issued by Asia's most promising Social Enterprises. IIX has received generous financial support for its work from the Rockefeller Foundation in the form of a grant supporting research and proof-of-concept analysis. IIX's not-for-profit sister organization, Impact Investment Shujog, focuses on impact assessment, advocacy and research for Social Enterprises.     For further information, please contact:   Gyneth Tan                                                     Lina Tang Marketing Director, IIX                                 Business Development Associate Telephone +65 9001 3347                          Telephone +65 6221 7051                                                gtan@asiaiix.com                                          ltang@asiaiix.com     Forward email This email was sent to incubator.hou@gmail.com by gtan@asiaiix.com |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Impact Investment Exchange Asia | 93A Amoy Street | SINGAPORE | Singapore | 069913 | Singapore

Fw: RISE e-bulletin

my buzz & my blog "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver What is Social Entrepreneurship? Statement of Faith You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose". I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant". my facebook  &  my twitter  &  my linkedin --- 2011年5月26日 星期四，RISE <admin@rise-sw.co.uk> 寫道﹕ 寄件人: RISE <admin@rise-sw.co.uk> 主題: RISE e-bulletin 收件人: incubator.hou@gmail.com 日期: 2011年5月26日,星期四,下午7:42 Newsletter May 26, 2011 Issue 106 Hello from RISE HQ and welcome to the May e-bulletin. Read on for the latest RISE and social enterprise news including: • Have your say on the future of social enterprise business support by taking part in our short online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V5ZJFW8 • Find out about running a Dreamscheme in your local community; help get young people involved in community projects which they are rewarded for with trips and activities of their choice. • New social enterprise case studies published on Moretonhampstead Development Trust and BYEP. • Job opportunity at the Café, Great Bow Wharf, Langport. A great opportunity for an experienced & entrepreneurial person with excellent catering experience. • Network and help develop a stronger voice for social enterprise in Somerset by attending the next Grassroots network meeting, in Taunton on the 8th of June. • Inspire and be inspired by Bristol's next generation of social entrepreneurs on the 9th June. Working Knowledge are looking for a total of 20 volunteers, representing local and regional organisations, to support students. • Two plots of land needed in Gloucestershire for an exciting new food project – ‘Get up and Grow More!’ • New dates for Cascade training’s ‘Ethical Ventures’ social enterprise start-up workshops in Taunton. Upcoming free social enterprise workshops for those in Plymouth & Torbay: • Governance & Legal Structures – Torquay - 16th June • Introducing Social Enterprise – Torquay - 20th June • Growing your Social Enterprise – Plymouth - 22nd June • Introducing Social Enterprise – Plymouth - 28th June Places are limited so book now! Find further details by visiting: http://www.rise-sw.co.uk/torbayplymevents Find a full events listing at the bottom of this e-bulletin. Don't miss news as it breaks - subscribe to our RSS newsfeed to stay up-to-date. We hope you find this update interesting and varied but not too long. We welcome any feedback, so if you have any news or comments, please let us know. Latest News: Have your say on the future of social enterprise business support Following the reforms proposed by BIS (Department for Business, Innovation & Skills) earlier this year, we are looking to collect feedback about the impact of the proposed changes and cuts to existing social enterprise business support services. We really value your input and would be grateful if you could spend a few minutes completing our online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V5ZJFW8 A summary of the survey results will be available on the RISE website. Read More... Grassroots Social Enterprise (Somerset) Network - meeting June 8th 2011 Grassroots Social Enterprise Network (Somerset) is a new initiative set up by Cascade Training Plus (SW) in partnership with Somerset Co-operative Services, Grassroots Social Enterprise (Somerset) and Sustainable Environment Company CIC which between them, have their own networks and spheres of influence within and outside the county. The June meeting will be taking place in Taunton, don't miss this valuable networking opportunity, and help develop a stronger voice for social enterprise in Somerset. Read More... Office space solutions from Devonport Guildhall, Plymouth Starting a new business? Moving your enterprise forward? Kicking off a freelance career? To really make your business buzz you need a nurturing environment with great facilities, surrounded by other exciting and supportive organisations, at an affordable cost. Sound good? Then Devonport Guildhall's hot desk membership offer could be just what you're looking for. Read More... New social enterprise case studies published Find out more about the brilliant work being done by social enterprise. Read about; • Moretonhampstead Development Trust and their journey to sustainability with the aims of social, economic and cultural regeneration. • BYEP, a social enterprise in Bristol, working with young people predominantly of black and ethnic minority background; offering them training, educational and social projects, that will give them the skills and confidence they need to start building their careers and lives. Job opportunity at the Café, Great Bow Wharf, Langport An exciting opportunity for an experienced and entrepreneurial person with excellent catering experience to run the café in a beautiful riverside building, managed by a social enterprise. This will be a joint undertaking with the Trust: a good understanding of the catering business is essential, together with hands-on catering experience and a passion for good food! CV & references required by 3rd June 2011 Centre Manager, Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport TA10 9PN 01458 254257 amanda@greatbow.org.uk www.greatbow.org.uk Do you love your community? Are you proud of what you’ve done to improve where you live, or are there groups within your community who have been doing great work? Then read on because you could be the Devon community of the year! There is £500 available to the winner and two runners-up will win £250. Read More... Leadership and management advisory service - new for 2011/2012 Companies in the South East and South West with between 2 and 250 employees can apply for funding to develop their organisation's people management skills and support their most important asset. Read More... Inspire and be inspired by Bristol's next generation of social entrepreneurs Working Knowledge would like to invite you to engage in an exciting and Nationally Award Winning programme that is having a significant positive impact on the region's young adults. Called The Plunge, the programme is designed to raise the aspirations and confidence of college students so they enter the job market better prepared, whether as an employee, self employed or following higher education. This event is a cross between Dragons’ Den and The Apprentice and the business expert volunteers are integral to their success. Working Knowledge are looking for a total of 20 volunteers, representing local and regional organisations, to support students from City of Bristol College on 9th June 2011. Read More... Co-operative Congress 2011 Co-operative Congress 2011, which brings together everyone interested in co-operative action to share ideas, learn and be inspired. The event marks the start of the second Co-operatives Fortnight, which is "Yours to share" from 25 June to 9 July 2011. Read More... Two plots of land needed in Gloucestershire for an exciting new food project – ‘Get up and Grow More!’ Vision21, Gloucestershire’s own Climate Change charity, has funding to set up three community vegetable growing spaces in different locations throughout Gloucestershire. Each space would need to be available for three years and around 800 square metres per site is required. As well as providing a supported growing space for those without gardens/allotments the project will also co-ordinate free ‘Grow your own’ training sessions each year for the community of growers and wider public. There will also be two events organised in Gloucestershire each year on the importance of local food as well as a food swap forum created! Read More... Cascade training ‘Ethical Ventures’ social enterprise start-up workshops in Taunton, run by Cascade (a Social Enterprise Mark Holder). This new programme is designed to support those in emerging or fledgling social enterprises – and those considering starting one up – by offering workshops that provide new learning opportunities in affordable bite-sized chunks. Participants will also have the opportunity to access free one-to-one expert advice and guidance to support their enterprise. Read More... Run your own Dreamscheme - new one-day training now available! The Dreamscheme is based on a simple concept of work, points and trips. Young people are enabled to carry out community based work projects for which they earn points. These can then be exchanged for trips and activities of their choice. The Dreamscheme Network South West is putting on a training day so that staff, residents and volunteers can be empowered to run a Dreamscheme in their local community. The school summer holidays can see an increase in complaints from residents about the behaviour of some young people. So what better way to get them involved and doing something good for the local community and themselves! Read More... Upcoming Events: Event Date: May 31, 2011 SW - Get the inside info on EU funds for arts and & culture Location - Plymouth Did you know there are over 30 different EU funding programmes or schemes that have provided support for arts and culture projects and activities? This seminar will outline these opportunities and provide practical information, useful tips, and relevant contact details. Find out more. Event Date: May 31, 2011 SW - Introduction for co-operative members Location - Bristol Explores the effective management of a co-op. By the end of the day, you will have the knowledge to play an active role as co-operative member and/or Director. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 01, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - One-to-One Advice Clinic Location - Plymouth This FREE clinic will put you face-to-face with a specialist social enterprise business adviser to help unleash the growth potential of your organisation. One-hour appointments are available between 09.00 and 16.00 Find out more. Event Date: Jun 06, 2011 SW - Understanding Finance Location - Taunton • Costing your service/product • Pricing your product or service • Setting a budget • An introduction to financial projections & cash flow forecasts • Basic management accounts • Presenting your case to banks and other potential investors • Action planning & sources of further support Find out more. Event Date: Jun 07, 2011 SW - Social Enterprise - Building working communities - Horizontal Innovation and Leadership summit Location - Cheltenham Being Socially Enterprising asks for innovation and leadership. To meet the complexity of our time in our “organized” life then we need alive, working, communities with leadership processes that inspire. This Horizontal Innovation and Leadership summit in Cheltenham will work with and explore the innovation and leadership that could help social enterprise grow and thrive in today’s society; highlighting the social essence in and outside the organisation. This summit will be interactive, use case studies, own practise and current research. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 08, 2011 SW - Grassroots Social Enterprise (Somerset) Network meeting Location - Taunton Grassroots Social Enterprise Network (Somerset) is a new initiative set up by Cascade Training Plus (SW) in partnership with Somerset Co-operative Services, Grassroots Social Enterprise (Somerset) and Sustainable Environment Company CIC which between them, have their own networks and spheres of influence within and outside the county. Don't miss this valuable networking opportunity, and help develop a stronger voice for social enterprise in Somerset. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 08, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - One-to-One Advice Clinic Location - Torbay This FREE clinic will put you face-to-face with a specialist social enterprise business adviser to help unleash the growth potential of your organisation. One-hour appointments are available between 09.00 and 16.00 Find out more. Event Date: Jun 09, 2011 SW - Induction workshop for members and directors of new and existing co-operatives Location - Bristol This training is appropriate for all members and directors of new and existing co-operatives. The induction workshop will explore the background to co-operatives and the co-operative movement and also effective management of a co-operative. After the workshop, you will have the knowledge to take on the role of an active co-operative member. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 15, 2011 Other - Procurement Connection Reading Location - Reading Hosted by Procurement Connection cic, procurement professionals from the public sector are meeting in Reading with businesses to share their insights. There will be presentations from the most influential public sector buyers in the region. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 16, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - Governance and Legal Structures Location - Torbay Confused about CICs, Co-ops and Charities? Worried about the board working well? This FREE workshop will help you choose the right structures and people to give your social enterprise a solid foundation. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 20, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - Introducing Social Enterprise Location - Torbay Baffled by the Big Society? This FREE workshop is your chance to find out more about Social Enterprise, what it means and whether it could be right for you. With sandwich tea. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 21, 2011 SW - Raising Finance & Income Generation Location - Taunton • Generation income from your products or services • Defining your financial and other resource needs • Understanding overheads, capital assets, working capital & cost of sales • Identify and describe the four main forms of finance • Match your social enterprise to sources of finance • Action planning & sources of further support Find out more. Event Date: Jun 21, 2011 SW - A Spotlight on Co-ops Location - Taunton • What is a Co-op? • Co-operative values & principles • Different types & models of Co-ops • How to set up a Co-op • Action planning & sources of further support Find out more. Event Date: Jun 22, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - Growing Your Social Enterprise Location - Plymouth This FREE workshop will help your organisation plan for a successful future. It will help you secure your financial future, move from grant funding to ‘earned’ income and manage your cashflow. Especially relevant for organisations delivering health, social care or other public services. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 23, 2011 SW - Funding Your Vision “The Steps To Success” Location - Newton St Cyres, Mid Devon “Sustainability starts with planning, not with chasing funding; it needs a lot of work and organisation.” The days training will take you through key steps in achieving and developing a more successful funding base for your organisation. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 23, 2011 SW - Save Money, Be Green Location - Exeter Are you looking at ways to cut costs in the current economic climate? Reducing your carbon emissions can save your business money, and increase your profits. • Demystify green issues • Learn practical ways to reduce energy usage and waste • Identify immediate financial and enviromental benefits • Implement a medium to long-term plan • Develop a green plan • Develop your sustainability "Save at least the cost of this course or your money back!"* Brett Parker, CEO * Savings made within 6 months of implementing a carbon reducing strategy. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 28, 2011 Torbay/Plymouth - Introducing Social Enterprise Location - Plymouth Baffled by the Big Society? This FREE workshop is your chance to find out more about Social Enterprise, what it means and whether it could be right for you. Find out more. Event Date: Jun 29, 2011 SW - Funding your Community Enterprise Location - Topsham, Devon Who is it for? This course is designed for social enterprises, community organisations and charities. The course will: • Introduce you to the social enterprise model - and how it fits your organisation • Provide knowledge of the different types of social enterprise and legal structures • Outline the route to developing an income generation idea • Support you to develop ideas for social enterprise products or services • Explore the skills needed to start trading • Help participants to understand how to develop business plans and funding strategies. Find out more. Would you like to join? RISE is a membership organisation and is open to anyone based in the region who is interested in the social enterprise agenda in South West England. For organisations that provide information, advice and support to social enterprises, RISE provides an enhanced level of membership, called RISE Additions. RISE Additions provides discounts and benefits, including to RISE training and Business Advice Network. We hope you will want to continue getting regular news o­n social enterprise in South West England. If you know anyone else who may wish to subscribe please recommend us. If you do not wish to receive our newsletter however, please reply to this email with the word 'unsubscribe' in the subject box and we will remove you from our list immediately. If you have registered but wish to unsubscribe, please visit this page.

Fw: Plunkett Weekly News 20-05-2011

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my buzz & my blog "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver What is Social Entrepreneurship? Statement of Faith You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose". I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant". my facebook  &  my twitter  &  my linkedin --- 2011年5月28日 星期六，WeeklyNews@plunkett.co.uk <WeeklyNews@plunkett.co.uk> 寫道﹕ 寄件人: WeeklyNews@plunkett.co.uk <WeeklyNews@plunkett.co.uk> 主題: Plunkett Weekly News 20-05-2011 收件人: incubator.hou@gmail.com 日期: 2011年5月28日,星期六,上午2:02 Dear all, This week in the Plunkett Weekly News: Plunkett Foundation News: -Can you help us to deliver Sir Horace?s vision for rural communities? -Special offer for community enterprises at our Annual Seminar! Co-operatives and Social Enterprise News: -Yorkshire?s first co-operative pub celebrates first year trading -Don?t forget?Co-operatives Fortnight 25th June ? 9th July! -Lord Wei steps down as Big Society adviser -Cameron launches £10m social action fund Farming and Food News: -Reforming the Common Agricultural Policy: implications for UK agriculture and rural areas -42% of shoppers will embrace the ?good life? this summer -Measuring the impact of community food Rural Development News: -Superfast broadband for Wiltshire, Norfolk and Devon & Somerset -New publication from Defra?s Rural Statistics Unit International News: -Global Awards Deadline Extended to 1st August ? Enter Now! -USDA Rural Co-operatives magazine available online Very best wishes, Katherine

Fw: Social Enterprise Business Support Update: Issue 6: May 2011

my buzz & my blog "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver What is Social Entrepreneurship? Statement of Faith You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose". I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant". my facebook  &  my twitter  &  my linkedin --- 2011年5月26日 星期四，Social Enterprise Coalition <newsletter@socialenterprise.org.uk> 寫道﹕ 寄件人: Social Enterprise Coalition <newsletter@socialenterprise.org.uk> 主題: Social Enterprise Business Support Update: Issue 6: May 2011 收件人: "Social Enterprise Coalition" <newsletter@socialenterprise.org.uk> 日期: 2011年5月26日,星期四,下午8:06   The Social Enterprise Business Support Update Issue 6: May 2011 Inside this issue Welcome Latest Developments: The Business Support Landscape The Social Franchising Manual Social Enterprise Leadership Development Programme SEC latest publications Business Support provider profile Social enterprise models in the children and young people's sector Training and development opportunities Resources Welcome  Welcome to the sixth issue of the Social Enterprise Business Support Programme Newsletter. We are pleased to be sending you the first of our regular updates – shorter than the quarterly newsletters, these updates will cover the latest news in the Business Support landscape, highlights of what the SEC team and partners have been up to, as well as upcoming events, publications, and other news on the horizon. May marks the end of the first Social Enterprise Emerging Leaders programme, and work is now underway on the second programme, this time for Senior Leaders. More information on the course and how to apply can be found below. Thank you for the feedback on our Business Support newsletter. We hope you find these updates practical and informative. - The Social Enterprise Business Support Team Latest Developments: The Business Support Landscape       Big Society Bank ‘welcomed but mainstream investment still needed’ Big Society Bank a start, but capital available minimal Social enterprise leaders must be involved in governance of Bank Earlier this month, the government endorsed outline proposals for the development of the Big Society Bank, which will eventually be capitalised with an estimated £400million from unclaimed assets in dormant bank accounts and £200million from the UK’s four largest banks. The Big Society Bank will act as a wholesale investor. It will put capital into intermediaries so that they are able to invest in frontline social enterprises. It will not give grants.  The Chief Executive of the Social Enterprise Coalition, Peter Holbrook, responded to the news by commenting: “We’re another step closer to having a fully operational Bank that will help grow the social investment market.  The capital available will be minimal, but it’s a start and the Bank has lots of potential to benefit communities. It is vital that social enterprise leaders and advisors are involved in the governance of this Bank.  Their expertise is crucial to its long-term success.  It needs to be a permanent fixture on the UK’s financial landscape and a shining beacon to other countries to show what can be done.” But only with mainstream investment will social enterprise have a noticeable effect in the UK, tackling social and environmental problems on a large scale.  Holbrook commented: “While the Big Society Bank will help, it won’t lead to social enterprise breaking new ground. For the social enterprise movement to grow and achieve change on a significant scale, we need to work hard to funnel in mainstream investment. Social enterprises are businesses that need that capital to tackle the country’s social and environmental problems. “Mainstream investors have a lot to gain from investing in social enterprise. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the knock on effects of their spending decisions, and with whom they save and invest their money.  Research shows that since the economic downturn people are seeking out businesses that do more than simply grow the balance sheets of the already wealthy. Ordinary people want their money to make a positive difference and so for mainstream investors, putting into social enterprise could be good for business.” Green Investment Bank Also in banking and finance news, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg gave more detail this week on the Green Investment Bank, announcing that investments will be made from April 2012. Possible early priorities for the Bank are offshore wind, waste, and non-domestic energy efficiency. The bank is intended to bridge the gap between venture capital and the green economy, providing the finance for low carbon infrastructure. The Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the Climate Change Capital in London can be read here. Regional Growth Fund The second round of the Regional Growth Fund opened to bids on April 12 and will close at midday on July 1. The second round will aim to allocate around £950m – the bulk of the £1.4bn fund. The Regional Growth Fund is operating for three years between 2011 and 2014 “to encourage private sector enterprise, including social enterprise, and capacity, and in doing so create opportunities for people and places to adjust to reductions in public spending...” In particular, it will help those areas and communities that are currently dependent on the public sector make the transition to sustainable private sector-led growth and prosperity. Find out more details about the Regional Growth Fund, submitting a bid and future road shows. The Social Franchising Manual SEC have produced The Social Franchising Manual, a how-to guide which includes a general introduction to social franchising, as well as practical tools and resources to assist social enterprises in assessing how, why, and when to franchise. The manual includes a simple readiness tool, a template franchise agreement, FAQs, further information on support and training, and six social franchising case studies. The manual is primarily aimed at potential franchisors but will be of use and relevance to a broader audience, including individuals who want to set up a franchise of an existing, successful social enterprise, and is available from the Social Enterprise Coalition’s Business Support webpages. Over the coming year more information and business support for potential franchisors and franchisees will be made available via the SEC website and in the form of practical training. SEC Emerging Leadership Programme Recognising that leadership development plays a fundamental part in the future success of the social enterprise movement, a Social Enterprise Leadership Development course has been developed by the Social Enterprise Coalition and delivered by Real Partners CIC. The course is being delivered in two parts, the first focuses on emerging social enterprise leaders, and the latter on existing senior leaders.  Social Enterprise Senior Leaders course Applications are still open for the Senior Leadership course, which will take place over five days from September to November. The dates have now been confirmed as: Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th September - Two Day Enterprise Workshop - social enterprise venue, HighPoint Conference Centre, Leicester Week commencing 3rd October - social enterprise visit (day and location to be confirmed) Thursday 3rd November - One Day Roundtable Leadership Excellence - HighPoints Conference Centre, Leicester Thurs 24th Nov - Peer-to-Peer Learning Event - social enterprise venue, The Buszy, Milton Keynes To register your interest for the course and request an application form, contact leadership@socialenterprise.org.uk. This second round of applications will close on Wednesday 15th May. Social Enterprise Emerging Leaders course The Emerging Leaders course has now finished, and below is a write-up from one of the cohort of the second social enterprise visit, used to cement learning from the Development Days: "Day Four of SEC’s Social Enterprise Emerging Leaders course saw the cohort visit Green-Works and their warehouse based near Wembley, North London.  The day started with an enlightening talk from founding CEO Colin Crooks charting the journey from ‘just a man with a van’ to having 5 franchises across the country and an established export business. To date they have diverted 40,000 tonnes away from landfill, recycling and reusing to maximize its potential value, also gaining the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2008 – Sustainable Development. For more information on Green-Works and what they do, please check out www.green-works.co.uk For existing social enterprise leaders and for those leaders setting up social enterprises on the course, Colin highlighted a number of key leadership skills required that were essential to Green-Works own development - ·       Having clear purpose/mission – and always checking back to it – works on a core mission ·       Client management – Building capability (scaling up) to meet customer need – takes risks ·       Supply Chain – knows where the value exists in his business end-to-end ·       Financials – having the big picture numbers – always know these ·       Leadership Authenticity - Brand & reputation  Focus turned to what had been learnt along the journey to building a successful business model - ·      To take risks – follow the energy, even if you do not have all the solutions or processes worked out ·      To be open and flex the business model to suit the economic/culture changes ·      It is an iterative process and don’t be afraid to change as you go along – keep moving ·       You don’t know what you don’t know – ask good questions!! On a personal note, apart from the leadership skills, I found it really useful exploring the franchise model used and how this hybrid is managed in terms of central corporate contracts. It was also good to see a social enterprise working alongside and providing quality services to the private sector. Finally and importantly, how as an organisation despite temptation you should always stick to your core values and mission."  For more on the Social Enterprise Leadership Programme, visit www.socialenterprise.org.uk/pages/leadership.html Social Enterprise Coalition latest publications Working with the Public Sector: Busting the Myths  This free guide seeks to support the increasing number of social enterprises moving into public services, equipping them with a sound understanding of the procurement rules, practices and processes, helping them to tackle the myths that prevent them from winning contracts. Download your copy here. The Right to Run  This practical how-to guide has been developed by the Social Enterprise Coalition for public sector staff who may be interested in setting up a mutual or social enterprise. This guide aims to support the social enterprise groups and provide practical advice to navigate this journey. This guide will be available shortly. For further details email charlotte.chung@socialenterprise.org.uk  Business support provider profile   Intentionality CIC is a social enterprise and well-being consultancy. Its social mission is to support people, projects and enterprises which were set up to improve the well-being of individuals, communities and society. As a result they like to work with audacious people, projects and enterprises – those that are working with and for the most disadvantaged, the most deprived or the most distressed – in order to help them achieve their aims. The services Intentionality offers include consultancy, mentoring, project and interim management, and social impact measurement. These services can greatly enhance service provision, increase the sustainability of finances, resources and personnel, and give greater clarity of expectations, vision and strategy. www.intentionality.co.uk Social enterprise models in the children and young people’s sector The Social Enterprise Coalition has started a new programme of work focussed on sharing and supporting best practice social enterprise models in the children and young people’s sector.  Funded by the Department for Education, SEC’s programme is part of a strategic partnership led by Children England and delivered in partnership with Community Matters, NAVCA, NCVYS, and The Race Equality Foundation. As part of this programme, SEC will be delivering business support guidance, events and surgeries for social enterprises and voluntary and community organisations serving children, young people and families.  We want to make sure this support is tailored to the needs of the sector, so we’ve put together a short survey to help us gauge where and how to focus our activities. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CDML2LV If you think your organisation could benefit from our work, we’d be really grateful if you could let us know what would be most useful to you.  We’ll also be entering the email addresses of all respondents into a draw to win a food hamper from John Lewis! For more information, please contact Ólöf Jónsdóttir at olof.jonsdottir@socialenterprise.org.uk  Training and development opportunities Big Venture Challenge The Big Venture Challenge is looking for the 25 most ambitious social entrepreneurs in England. We are looking for exceptional people with radical ideas who have got what it takes to deliver social impact at scale.  Winners of the Big Venture Challenge will each get a £25K grant and the chance to apply for an additional £150K of co-investment finance. In addition to the funding, winners also get access to an intensive programme of first class venture support, mentoring and connections designed to keep pace with the fastest growing social entrepreneurs. You can find out more about how to apply at www.bigventurechallenge.com. Full applications close on 30 June 2011.  Clore Social Leadership Programme: The Clore Social Leadership Programme is now looking for its third cohort of Fellows, who will be recruited through an open application process. To be eligible, applicants must be working in or closely with the wider social sector and will have demonstrated leadership potential in some of the work they have already undertaken. Social entrepreneurs are very welcome! Each Fellow benefits from a personalised programme which provides challenging opportunities for development, and is tailored to meet their individual needs.  For more details about how to apply, and to find out more about the current Fellows, visit: www.cloresocialleadership.org.uk. The deadline for completed applications is midday on 2 June 2011. Skills South East - Leadership & Management Funding   Through the Leadership and Management Advisory Service, owner managers and senior leaders of businesses and social enterprises with plans and potential to achieve high growth have a great opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills, with up to £1,000 in grant funding available to help you pay for the training you need to help your business grow. To find out more, visit www.skillssoutheast.co.uk Resources Big Lottery SETAS website Business Link Additional events taking place in your region: London North East South East Yorkshire and Humber North West East Midlands South West West Midlands Social Enterprise Coalition    Unsubscribe from this email newsletter

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my buzz & my blog "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver What is Social Entrepreneurship? Statement of Faith You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose". I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant". my facebook  &  my twitter  &  my linkedin --- 2011年5月26日 星期四，Shai Reshef <shai.reshef@uopeople.org> 寫道﹕ 寄件人: Shai Reshef <shai.reshef@uopeople.org> 主題: Reaching out to Muslim Communities, UoPeople Joins PNB 收件人: "incubator.hou@gmail.com" <incubator.hou@gmail.com> 日期: 2011年5月26日,星期四,下午5:28 To view as a Webpage, click here You are receiving this email because of your relationship with University of the People. Please reconfirm your interest in receiving email from us. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here May 2011 Newsletter | www.UoPeople.org UoPeople Joins Partners for a New Beginning (PNB) ;  Opens Admissions for Term 1 2011-2012 ;  Reaches more than 300,000 Facebook Supporters  Dear Friend, Following President Obama's Middle East Speech, UoPeople was invited to join Partners for a New Beginning (PNB) to assist in the democratization of higher education within Muslim communities. Chaired by Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company Muhtar Kent and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson, PNB is a collection of public-private partnerships committed to broadening and deepening engagement between the United States and Muslim communities.  I look forward to participating in the inaugural PNB Summit at the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C. on May 31 and June 1, 2011.   In other University news, I am happy to announce that University of the People has opened admissions for Term 1 2011-2012. With this term's opening, we are seeing growth in demand for our tuition-free programs, insinuating UoPeople is providing benefits the world truly needs.  Additionally, it is with great pride that UoPeople now has over 300,000 supporters on the official University Facebook Page. Our world outreach is spreading tremendously, and with strong continued growth comes the fulfillment of our mission to democratize education globally. We could not have done it without your support, and appreciate your continued support.   Warm regards, Shai Reshef Founder & President  University of the People Joining Partners for a New Beginning UoPeople is both excited and honored to be a part of Partners for a New Beginning. As part of our membership, UoPeople will work with other PNB partners to accept students from two PNB countries. Countries in which PNB works with include Turkey, Pakistan, West Bank/Gaza, Egypt and Indonesia.  Eligible students will be admitted to our study programs and work toward a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in either Business Administration or Computer Science. Graduates in these disciplines will gain highly sought after skills including increased professional development, enlarged networks and enhanced employment prospects. Since we launched approximately a year and a half ago (September 2009), UoPeople has received a warm welcome in Muslim countries. Currently, 25 percent of our student body and more than 50 percent of our 300,000 Facebook supporters are comprised of individuals from Muslim countries. We feel that joining PNB strengthens our mission of democratizing higher education and look forward to the bridges we will build together.    Opening of Admissions   We are happy to open Admissions for Term 1 2011-2012. With every admission window, we see increased variety and diversity in the countries applicants are coming to us from -  including Indonesia, Pakistan, Greece, Palestine, Turkey, Armenia, United States and more. We look forward to being able to say that after this admission period closes, UoPeople will have accepted more than 1000 students - a milestone we are excited to reach shortly. Outreach  300,000+ Facebook Supporters We are proud of the number of supporters on Facebook and other social media. Using outreach efforts, we’ve been able to grow our exposure considerably.  We are currently looking for more avenues to reach out to populations who are not necessarily on Facebook, or reading the international publications UoPeople receives press coverage in. We welcome your insight, as well as will keep you updated on any successful efforts gained to further our mission of democratizing higher education globally. In This Issue: Welcome Joining Partners for a New Beginning Opening of Admissions Outreach  Join the Conversation: More About UoPeople: Download our About Us Document This message was sent to incubator.hou@gmail.com by shai.reshef@uopeople.org Unsubscribe from all mailings Manage Subscription | Forward Email | Report Abuse Email Marketing by University of the People | 225 S. Lake Ave. | Suite 300 | Pasadena | CA | 91101