Social enterprise is on the top of the agenda at the Gibsons Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting on March 27, as the Chamber welcomes keynote speaker Mark Brand, one of the most talked about business brains in Canada and part owner of Persephone Brewing Co. in Gibsons.
Successfully operating eight businesses in the downtown area, including Save On Meats, Brand has become a prominent example of a new generation of leadership.
A fighter for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, this social entrepreneur is determined to breathe new life into the struggling and disjointed community by finding a balance between sound business practices and social justice.
Brand’s keynote address, “Unconventional Solutions: Social Enterprises,” will discuss how to find a business balance that includes a healthy bottom line and social mandate. Brand has gained a wealth of knowledge of best business practices integrating diverse communities through his operations. He will demonstrate how looking at a business through a philanthropic lens can actually grow the bottom line, offer powerful examples of unconventional solutions, and inspire with his characteristic blend of passion, commitment and no-fuss business savvy.
The event will be held at the Gibsons Public Market from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for Chamber members or $20 for non-members. The event includes a reception with light refreshments.
