ChangeUP - Kamloops

ChangeUP is a pitch style event for social enterprises on October 2nd, 2019. Featured social enterprises will share their stories and solutions for some of the toughest community, social, and environmental challenges. Selected social enterprises will have the opportunity to win a subsidized spot on Purppl's acceleration program.

About ChangeUP

Come and Celebrate Social Entrepreneurs at ChangeUP.

Doors open at 6:00pm for networking with some light snacks and refreshments. The event will start at 7:00pm.

ChangeUP, brought to you by Interior Savings, Valley First, the City of Kamloops, and Purppl, is a pitch style event for social enterprises on October 2nd, 2019. Featured social enterprises will share their stories and solutions for some of the toughest community, social, and environmental challenges. Selected social enterprises will have the opportunity to win a subsidized spot on Purppl's acceleration program.

A social enterprise is an organization that sells goods or services to help achieve community, social, or environmental initiatives. It can be for-profit, not-for-profit, or a hybrid, but a majority of the profits must be directed to achieving social objectives.

Don't miss your chance to be inspired, make connections, and learn how local social enterprises are making an impact in the community.

Applications to present at ChangeUP are now open. Apply here: tiny.cc/brk7az

*No refunds will be given, but we can transfer your ticket if needed!

For more information, contact amanda@purppl.com.

Keynote Speaker - Colin Stansfield

With a passion for social justice and resilient local economies, Colin is a charismatic champion of all things “social”. Currently serving as Executive Director of the Gibsons Community Building Society, Colin brings talent and passion for the Society’s vision and experience in the management and governance of non-profit organizations. As Executive Director, Colin leads operations for the year-round Gibsons Public Market as well as the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre. In his previous role as Executive Director of Potluck Café in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, he acquired hands-on experience with delivering on a strong community and economic development agenda.