Give Back Economy

Gordon Cressy, Social Innovator

Social Innovator

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

Gordon has performed many leadership roles at Univerity of Toronto, Ryerson University, Canadian Tire, United Way, City of Toronto politics etc. etc.

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The Pivotal Point

Valerie Fox

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

Headed by Valerie Fox, co-founder of the DMZ at Ryerson University – the leading university incubator in Canada, ranked among the top three in the world – The Pivotal Point brings entrepreneurial thinking to organizations around the globe.

As consultants and advisors, we share the model that has fostered more than 180 startups and helped to create 1,600 jobs in less than five years at the DMZ with clients establishing their own incubators and accelerators to promote innovation and stimulate economic growth.

http://thepivotalpoint.ca/

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Community Developer

Spiritual Entrepreneur

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

Dave Harder advocates use of space in neighborhoods where communities of faith need to better connect. He also runs community events where people tell their stories.

https://www.parish.properties/consultants

https://goodcitypeople.com/

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COVID-19 POSITIVITY

Acts of Kindness

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

There are many random acts of kindness that can take place even during the pandemic. This podcast addresses this with several examples.

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Rural on Purpose

Mary Doyle

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

Rural on Purpose We are entering a new phase in human development and rural communities have a critical role to play. If we are paying close attention we’ll see the openings, the opportunities and the solutions to human problems that only functioning rural communities can provide.

If we look even further out we’ll see the awesome responsibility that we have to provide these solutions.

Yesterday we valued and marketed ourselves based on our proximity to urban centres. Tomorrow cities will be valued based on their proximity to nature and functioning, healthy rural regions - not the other way around.

It all begins with fearlessly optimistic people contributing their talents and ideas to build healthy, happy and whole communities.

https://www.ruralonpurpose.com/index

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Agrihood

Simon

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

Simon introduces you to a new approach using space for agriculture inside and outside of buildings, including communities of faith.

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New Step 4 u

Marina

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

The company fosters creative exploration and self-expression. From overcoming adversity to discovering new passions and inspiration in life, our unique programs create real results.

https://newstep4u.com/

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Newmakit

Derroll

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

NewMakeIt is a beautiful, spacious, multi-functional coworking and makerspace shared facility in Newmarket, Ontario. As the only industrial and digital workshops, training, and coworking facility of its kind in York Region, we’re helping inventors, visionaries, and innovators across York Region, in Toronto, and throughout the Greater Toronto Area achieve their goals while changing the way people work.

http://www.newmakeit.com/

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Winged Canvas Art Hub

Fei Lu

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

The Winged Canvas Art Hub in central Markham recently celebrated five years of creativity at their gallery/studio/art class facility on Bullock Drive.

https://www.wingedcanvas.com/

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UC supports social innovation

Rob and Joshua

For more information www.communityinnovationhub.org

Rob Dalgleish and Joshua Fernandez from the innovation team talk about their experiences and and their experience in innovation at the United Church.

https://edge-ucc.ca/about-us/

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2019