Learn how to start a democratic enterprise.

This course offers an introduction to social enterprise, exploring its history, principles, and practices. It examines the impact of social enterprises on social, economic, and environmental issues, focusing on their role in addressing community challenges and promoting sustainability. Through case studies and readings, students will gain insights into the strategies used by social enterprises to create positive change. Register for BUSI 1003 via STU Self Service.

CWCF’s second-ever fully virtual conference took place from November 19-21 with a theme of Unleashing Worker Co-ops for Success.

Two teams of STUdents from the BUSI 1003: Introduction to Social Enterprise course excelled at Impact X: A Summit on Entrepreneurship & Social Change, securing first and third place in the one-minute pitch competition and earning funding for their social enterprises.  

Donald Trump at the America First Policy Institute Gala on Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

New N.B. incubator to guide up and coming social enterprises to tackle topics like mental health, affordable housing

PANL Perspectives spoke to Victor Beausoleil about leaders in social enterprise in Canada, especially organizations doing extraordinary work with newcomers and youth in the nonprofit and private sectors.

Photo of Trick or Eat volunteers in front of George Martin Hall on Halloween night (Credit: STUSU)

New Dawn Enterprises hoped to cut its property tax bill by more than half, but lost its appeal of the assessed value of the former Holy Angels high school and convent in downtown Sydney, N.S. (Tom Ayers/CBC)

A sign of Halifax-based Black Business Initiative. (CTV Atlantic/ Stephanie Tsicos)