Cortes Island, BC
September 9–13, 2009
Join business leaders and social entrepreneurs for an intensive, interactive inquiry into how to face the day-to-day challenges of running a socially conscious enterprise at the
Social Venture Institute, September 9–13, 2009.
SVI gets you off the treadmill of your usual business life, while at the same time invigorating and enhancing your professional skills. Amidst the spectacular backdrop of
Hollyhock you will:
- Share innovative ideas to help improve the way you manage, promote, and finance your business or project;
- Get direct feedback for current business challenges from a faculty of seasoned socially responsible leaders;
- Hear inspiring "True Confessions"—personal stories from experienced leaders and their struggles to reach success in combining social mission with business;
- Build a stronger sense of community, cooperation, and mission; and
- Strengthen your connections among mission-based entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.
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2009 True Confessions Speakers
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Tamara Vrooman
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Arran and Ratana Stephens
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Registration and Accommodations
This program is for CEOs and leaders of established small businesses and non-profit enterprises. Pre-approval is required prior to registration. To apply, please
click here. Enrollment is limited and priority will be given to second-stage entrepreneurs.
The registration fee is $650 CDN. A spousal rate for those not attending sessions is available at $325 CDN. Accommodation packages are separate and range from camping to private rooms; prices range from $97 a night to $305 a night, including meals. Upon approval, call Hollyhock directly at (800) 933-6339 to register. Participants are encouraged to arrive early or to extend their stay for outstanding rest and relaxation at Hollyhock.
SVI Cancellation Policy
Sponsorship Opportunities
Join the incredible list of
SVI Sponsors to promote your enterprise to targeted social change leaders and emerging social entrepreneurs, align your organization with a trusted brand with a long history of growing triple bottom line businesses, network with leaders of the socially responsible business movement and demonstrate your commitment to a socially responsible economy. For more information, contact Heidi Hartman at
heidi@renewalpartners.com.
