Posts Tagged ‘social enterprise’

In response to “zones of exclusion” report

The DTES is changing. How can we make that a positive change?

Experience Hastings Crossing Starts February 10!

Are you excited yet?

Join us for our new signature event, Experience Hastings Crossing! Learn more…

Celebrate New Year’s Duelling with Cause

It’s not too late to get your tickets! Ring in the New Year with two great causes and the clash of steel.

Community Economic Development Strategy Approved and Moving Forward

Vancouver City Council unanimously passes the DTES Community Economic Development Strategy.

Featured Member: Cafe 335

This awesome social enterprise provide culinary training opportunities and tasty food!

Not Business as Usual – Documentary on subversive entrepreneurship released

A new documentary by Institute B, a progressive business incubator assisting innovative ventures in Vancouver, has just been released. Check it out here http://www.instituteb.com/not-business-as-usual/ It features a few prominent Hastings Crossing BIA businesses, Potluck Cafe and Catering and Save On Meats, just across the street as well as Mike Rowlands of Junxion Strategy. Here’s the […]

Flower Festival and Urban Picnic June 22nd in Victory Square Park

Ever heard of Lazy Fun? Come experience it firsthand on June 22nd when several community groups and businesses will be filling Victory Square Park with a variety of flowers, arts and crafts and edibles for the first annual Flower Festival and Urban Picnic. There will be live music from a selection of professional and student […]

Mental health and public spaces: MP Neighbors DTES December journal

Mission Possible’s MP Neighbors program has been operating in the Hastings Crossing Business Improvement Area since September 2012. Aside from checking in with businesses to meet any concerns they may have, ensuring that the laneways are clean and safe, and promoting an open and accepting atmosphere for the entire community, MP Neighbors is also finding […]

Community Thrift and Vintage Frock Shoppe…is awesome

This week’s guest post is courtesy of Christine Klar At 311 Carrall, between Cordova and Hastings, there’s a trendy little fashion boutique, full of light and very inviting. An interesting mix of women are moving in and out – locals, super cool hipsters and tourists. Inside, despite its beautiful and very organized boutique look, the […]