Celebrating Earth Week: From Scraps To Soil

Celebrating Earth Week: From Scraps To Soil

Join Impact Hub Ottawa and The Box Of Life to celebrate Earth Week, discover how to reduce food waste, and embrace vermicomposting.

Join Impact Hub Ottawa and The Box Of Life for an exciting celebration of Earth Week and environmental stewardship. Discover practical solutions for combatting climate change through reducing food waste and embracing composting at home and in the office. Learn about the process and benefits of vermicomposting, including using nutrient-rich worm castings as plant food. 

Meet us at 123 Slater St (6th floor) on April 24 from 12-1 PM, and gain skills to pave the way for a brighter tomorrow. 

Meet our Hosts:

The Box Of Life is a social enterprise and what that means is that we believe in caring for the people and our planet first and foremost, while making enough profits to pay the rent, grab a beer, and keep the lights on.

Impact Hub Ottawa is a non-profit community, coworking space, and network for change that supports purpose-driven people, small businesses, social enterprises, community leaders, and seekers who want to take action for a more just and sustainable world. As part of a global network of over 15,000 changemakers in 110 Impact Hubs around the world, Impact Hub Ottawa hosts and manages a collaborative coworking space and community that facilitates learning and collaboration opportunities for 300+ members.

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This is an in-person event: Enjoy the impact of community knowledge-building at Impact Hub Ottawa’s downtown coworking space at 123 Slater St, 6th floor.

Accessibility: Please get in touch with us at [email protected] for any accessibility needs or concerns.

Looking for a home away from home? Perhaps a coworking membership at Impact Hub Ottawa is for you. Find out more here.

SMBHOU Celebration: Sparking Community for 15 Years

SMBHOU Celebration: Sparking Community for 15 Years

Join Us to Celebrate 15 Years of Community and Innovation at SMBHOU!

Join Us to Celebrate 15 Years of Community and Innovation at SMBHOU!

This May 10th, you are invited to the 15th birthday celebration of the Social Media Breakfast of Houston! Come share this milestone with us as we reflect on a decade and a half of community, connection, and growth.

From our humble beginnings at Coffee Groundz to our current home at Impact HUB Houston, SMBHOU has thrived, navigating through challenges including a global event (you know the one) that took us online for over a year.

Thanks to our vibrant community of innovators and leaders (that includes you), our journey has been nothing short of inspiring.

Join us to hear stories from members who’ve built their own thriving communities and continue to drive innovation across Houston and beyond. We invite you to bring and share your own SMBHOU stories as well—grab any of us to get it captured on video.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate, connect, and look ahead to what’s next for SMBHOU. We can’t wait to innovate into the future together!

📅 Date & Time: May 10, 2023, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

📍 Location: Impact HUB, Amegy Building, 1801 Main St 10th Floor, Houston, TX 77002

🚗 Parking: Free at 1818 Fannin Street (Use this address for GPS). If asked, mention you are here for Impact HUB Houston, validation stickers available at event and at front guard desk

🚊 Metro Access: Get off at the Downtown Transit Center. The building is just across the street!

🥐 Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee provided by our sponsor, the Impact HUB Houston. Additional food and beverages available for purchase at the ground level restaurant, including Starbucks.

Livestream Links:

Facebook

Linkedin

YouTube

Brown Bag Lunch – Social Entrepreneur Roundtable + Susan Hammel @ Cogent

Brown Bag Lunch – Social Entrepreneur Roundtable + Susan Hammel @ Cogent

An opportunity for social enterprises to discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and share resources.

Social Entrepreneur Roundtable

Social Entrepreneur Roundtables are an opportunity for social enterprises to discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and impact investing as well as to share and exchange resources.

Who

Public Benefit Corporations, B Corporations, for-profit and not-for-profit enterprises, and individuals are invited to the Social Entrepreneurs Roundtables. The only requirement is that the participating organization is mission-driven and interested in the impact investing community. We have limited the number of attending organizations in order to maintain an intimate setting where we can dive deep into topics with the entrepreneurs.

What

The purpose of the Social Entrepreneur Roundtables is to create an environment of peer learning that facilitates the expansion of the Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem. We have found that group discussions are fruitful for entrepreneurs because although the stage, scale, and structure of each of the attending organizations varies, their questions about impact investing and business overlap. As a result, the agenda for the roundtables has evolved to emphasize open discussion followed by networking:

Susan Hammel, CFA, Founder at Cogent Consulting

Susan Hammel, CFA, translates between mission-driven change-makers and expert investors. Susan began her career at Prudential Impact Investments where she managed an $88 million impact portfolio and obtained her CFA® . Susan’s Harvard MPP and cum laude philosophy degree from Carleton College inspired her to leave Wall Street and use her financial acumen to help mission-driven organizations.

Agenda
10 mins – Introductions (1-2 min/person)
30 mins – Open discussion guided by Susan Hammel, Cogent Consulting Founder
30 mins – Informal networking

The Social Entrepreneur Roundtables serve as an easy, low commitment entry point to the Twin Cities Impact Investing Ecosystem for the entrepreneurs and an efficient way to keep a pulse on the activity and challenges of the social enterprise community for Cogent and the Hub.

To sustain the work of this Community of Practice, we request that participants who are not members of Impact Hub MSP pay $10 at the door.

PME romandes : Relever le défi de la gestion de la matière

PME romandes : Relever le défi de la gestion de la matière

PME romandes : Quelles opportunités pour faire face au défi de la gestion de la matière ?

Parmi les nombreux enjeux de la transition, l’augmentation du prix des matières premières et les changements législatifs, notamment sur la gestion des déchets, amènent leur lot de défis et de pressions supplémentaires pour les PME romandes. Ces problématiques nécessitent de repenser les modèles d’affaires et de mener un travail de fond sur toute la chaîne de valeur. Il faut donc considérer les boucles dans un processus aujourd’hui encore trop linéaire et penser la matière dans toute sa composition/montage et décomposition/démontage pour que la récupération des matières entre dans une boucle circulaire.

Dans cette conférence-atelier, des experts du domaine feront un point sur la situation actuelle et donneront des pistes et des ressources concrètes pour une transition dérisquée. Des intervenants et des PME partageront également leurs propres expériences. Cet événement fait partie du programme “PME de demain” porté par Impact Hub et InTent (plus d’informations ci-dessous).

Programme: Le programme détaillé vous sera communiqué par la suite. Il comprendra :

  • La présence d’experts des modèles circulaires et de la législation liée à la gestion de la matière.
  • L’intervention de PME qui partageront leurs expériences et leurs approches face à ces défis
  • Un court échange sous la forme d’un atelier participatif, afin de préciser les défis en fonction du contexte et des particularités des PME présentes.

L’entrée est payante. Les membres du programme et les partenaires bénéficient de tarifs et de conditions préférentiels. Plus d’informations ici.

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Devenez PME partenaire – Contactez-nous [email protected]

Les PME partenaires bénéficient d’un rabais sur le forfait annuel ou sur les sessions ponctuelles. En contrepartie, nous proposons un suivi plus approfondi avec 4x1h de séances annuelles pour échanger sur le programme. Vous contribuez ainsi à préciser le programme et à le maintenir à la pointe des questionnements qui vous sont propres.

*Qu’est-ce que le programme PME de demain ?

PME de demain est une série d’événements thématiques proposée par Impact Hub et InTent. Il est destiné aux entreprises romandes qui souhaitent s’informer sur les défis et les opportunités de la transition. Le programme est réalisé en partenariat avec la Chambre vaudoise du commerce et de l’industrie (CVC) et la Fédération Suisse des entreprises.

L’objectif de “PME de demain” est d’apporter une information aux PME romandes sur les questions de transition : pressions législatives, gestion de la matière, digitalisation et profession durable. 

Avec ce programme en 5 événements, les PME ont un accès facilité aux ressources existantes, ainsi qu’aux informations spécifiques leur permettant de mieux comprendre les enjeux de la transition, ceci tout en se connectant à leur réseau. 

Plus d’informations sur : https://lausanne.impacthub.net/nos-progammes/

Impact Stories: Voices of Changemakers

Impact Stories: Voices of Changemakers

Impact Stories is Impact Hub Berlin’s monthly meetup to connect leading changemakers

We are excited to bring to you Impact Stories: Voices Changemakers

Every quarter, Impact Hub Berlin hosts a series of engaging evenings in our Impact Stories series. Picture this: two or three amazing changemakers from our community and beyond sharing their tales of impact. Leaving behind the traditional business pitches, we strive to open the stage for real, lived, and unique stories from our inspiring changemakers & impact innovators.

Each speaker will give a rapid 5-minute presentation, followed by an audience question round. The evening will wrap up with drinks and networking to give everyone an opportunity to connect with each other.

Join us to get inspired by the stories of impact changemakers and widen your network in Berlin!

March 21 – Impact Stories: Voices of Impact Hub Berlin Changemakers

🎤 Laura Kleber, Co-founder of Crowd Impact
Crowd Impact is an innovative solution for calculating the CO₂ emissions of audience traffic. The playful survey app captures the modes of the arrival of guests at event entrances, calculates their CO₂ emissions, and visually presents the travel behavior.

🎤 George Bandy, Project Coordinator at Alliance4Europe
Alliance4Europe is a non-profit that brings together pro-Europeans and pro-democratic actors for a more hopeful, democratic, and sustainable Europe.

🎤 Manuela Rodriquez, Founder of Twisted Connection
Twisted Connection designs creative learning and development programs to expand your capacity to innovative to bring social and environmental impact. We address organizational, team and leadership development challenges that come with business growth.

Can’t join this time? No worries, you can always come next time(s)!

May 30 – Impact Stories: Voices of Sustainable Food Changemakers
August 29 – Impact Stories: Voices of Green Tech Changemakers
November 28 – Impact Stories: Voices of (TBA) Changemakers

⚡️Stay tuned ⚡️
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Have any questions?

Please email: [email protected]

🚨PLEASE NOTE: If you are using a Google Calendar integration, it may show you an incorrect time. Please always use the time used in the event description.🚨

This is a barrier-free event.

Sign up to secure your spot! ✅

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About Impact Hub Berlin

This event is brought to you by Impact Hub Berlin – where change goes to work. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events.

Impact Talks: Janna on Weaving Networks for resilient Food Systems

Impact Talks: Janna on Weaving Networks for resilient Food Systems

An engaging and motivating online talk series by entrepreneurs and experts who are helping to create real change around the world.

Welcome to Impact Talks!

The word ‘Impact’ has been overused and misused in today’s world of green washing and disinformation.

Through our exciting new online series, Impact Talks, we want to put the meaning back into the word ‘Impact’ by welcoming entrepreneurs and experts who are helping to create real change to speak about the work they do and how others can become changemakers as well.

Join us each month to put some “oomph” back into your lunchtimes and hear from motivating speakers on the topics of:

  • Sustainable Food
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Circular Economy
  • Green Tech

These are the focus area of our four ecosystems, where we see the greatest potential for entrepreneurship and collective action. Get in touch to find out more about opportunities to collaborate!

Our speaker this month: Janna Jung-Irrgang from Die Gemeinschaft e.V.

About Die Gemeinschaft e.V… an organisation bringing together gastronomy and farming in a collaborative, inspiring network – We’re changing things. In the fields, in the kitchens & in our minds.

About Janna… “Janna engages with some of the foundations of social transformation – soil and agriculture, community economies and memories of the future. She works towards regenerative food systems at Die Gemeinschaft e.V., community supported economics at the CSX network, and radical climate adaptation at Urban Heat Lab. All while trying to honestly face the consequences of human “progress” stories for climate, ecosystems and social justice.”

About the Talk… The food system is in dire need of a transformation – on the field, in the kitchen and in our minds. Because structures that have been built on the exploitation of nature and discrimination of people can only be changed systemically – through networks and direct relationships, courageously exchanging ideas and creating awareness.

You will get…

  • An overview of the concepts of food systems, resilience and regeneration
  • An introduction to the work of the food producers’ association Die Gemeinschaft, as well as other actors transforming the food system through networks and education
Need for Speed(Networking)

Need for Speed(Networking)

Connect with IHB members through a 30 min speed networking + 30 min casual networking event. Get a drink, meet changemakers, leave inspired!

Ready to mingle, chat, and make some meaningful in the community? Join us for an hour of speed networking and casual drinks at Impact Hub Berlin’s cafe, The Loop!

Here’s the deal: For the first 30 minutes, we will facilitate a lightning-fast guided speed networking rounds. After our speedy introductions, stick around for another 30 minutes of laid-back mingling and chatting.

Whether you’re swapping stories, sharing ideas, or simply enjoying the good vibes, this is your chance to build connections that could spark something amazing! 🥂 You’ll have the chance to meet fellow social impact entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers who are as passionate about making a difference as you are.

When: Monthly on Tuesdays @17:30 to 18:30
Where: The Loop Cafe (Impact Hub Berlin)

Upcoming dates:

  • April 9
  • May 7
  • June 4
  • July 2
Impact Stories: Voices of Changemakers

Impact Stories: Voices of Changemakers

Impact Stories is Impact Hub Berlin’s monthly meetup to connect leading changemakers

We are excited to bring to you Impact Stories: Voices Changemakers

Every quarter, Impact Hub Berlin hosts a series of engaging evenings in our Impact Stories series. Picture this: two or three amazing changemakers from our community and beyond sharing their tales of impact. Leaving behind the traditional business pitches, we strive to open the stage for real, lived, and unique stories from our inspiring changemakers & impact innovators.

Each speaker will give a rapid 5-minute presentation, followed by an audience question round. The evening will wrap up with drinks and networking to give everyone an opportunity to connect with each other.

Join us to get inspired by the stories of impact changemakers and widen your network in Berlin!

March 21 – Impact Stories: Voices of Impact Hub Berlin Changemakers

🎤 Laura Kleber, Co-founder of Crowd Impact
Crowd Impact is an innovative solution for calculating the CO₂ emissions of audience traffic. The playful survey app captures the modes of the arrival of guests at event entrances, calculates their CO₂ emissions, and visually presents the travel behavior.

🎤 George Bandy, Project Coordinator at Alliance4Europe
Alliance4Europe is a non-profit that brings together pro-Europeans and pro-democratic actors for a more hopeful, democratic, and sustainable Europe.

🎤 Manuela Rodriquez, Founder of Twisted Connection
Twisted Connection designs creative learning and development programs to expand your capacity to innovative to bring social and environmental impact. We address organizational, team and leadership development challenges that come with business growth.

Can’t join this time? No worries, you can always come next time(s)!

May 30 – Impact Stories: Voices of Sustainable Food Changemakers
August 29 – Impact Stories: Voices of Green Tech Changemakers
November 28 – Impact Stories: Voices of (TBA) Changemakers

⚡️Stay tuned ⚡️
in
Have any questions?

Please email: [email protected]

🚨PLEASE NOTE: If you are using a Google Calendar integration, it may show you an incorrect time. Please always use the time used in the event description.🚨

This is a barrier-free event.

Sign up to secure your spot! ✅

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About Impact Hub Berlin

This event is brought to you by Impact Hub Berlin – where change goes to work. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events.

Impact Talks: Janna on Weaving Networks for resilient Food Systems

Impact Talks: Janna on Weaving Networks for resilient Food Systems

An engaging and motivating online talk series by entrepreneurs and experts who are helping to create real change around the world.

Welcome to Impact Talks!

The word ‘Impact’ has been overused and misused in today’s world of green washing and disinformation.

Through our exciting new online series, Impact Talks, we want to put the meaning back into the word ‘Impact’ by welcoming entrepreneurs and experts who are helping to create real change to speak about the work they do and how others can become changemakers as well.

Join us each month to put some “oomph” back into your lunchtimes and hear from motivating speakers on the topics of:

  • Sustainable Food
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Circular Economy
  • Green Tech

These are the focus area of our four ecosystems, where we see the greatest potential for entrepreneurship and collective action. Get in touch to find out more about opportunities to collaborate!

Our speaker this month: Janna Jung-Irrgang from Die Gemeinschaft e.V.

About Die Gemeinschaft e.V… an organisation bringing together gastronomy and farming in a collaborative, inspiring network – We’re changing things. In the fields, in the kitchens & in our minds.

About Janna… “Janna engages with some of the foundations of social transformation – soil and agriculture, community economies and memories of the future. She works towards regenerative food systems at Die Gemeinschaft e.V., community supported economics at the CSX network, and radical climate adaptation at Urban Heat Lab. All while trying to honestly face the consequences of human “progress” stories for climate, ecosystems and social justice.”

About the Talk… The food system is in dire need of a transformation – on the field, in the kitchen and in our minds. Because structures that have been built on the exploitation of nature and discrimination of people can only be changed systemically – through networks and direct relationships, courageously exchanging ideas and creating awareness.

You will get…

  • An overview of the concepts of food systems, resilience and regeneration
  • An introduction to the work of the food producers’ association Die Gemeinschaft, as well as other actors transforming the food system through networks and education
Impact Talks: Janna on Weaving Networks for resilient Food Systems

Impact Talks: Janna on Weaving Networks for resilient Food Systems

An engaging and motivating online talk series by entrepreneurs and experts who are helping to create real change around the world.

Welcome to Impact Talks!

The word ‘Impact’ has been overused and misused in today’s world of green washing and disinformation.

Through our exciting new online series, Impact Talks, we want to put the meaning back into the word ‘Impact’ by welcoming entrepreneurs and experts who are helping to create real change to speak about the work they do and how others can become changemakers as well.

Join us each month to put some “oomph” back into your lunchtimes and hear from motivating speakers on the topics of:

  • Sustainable Food
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Circular Economy
  • Green Tech

These are the focus area of our four ecosystems, where we see the greatest potential for entrepreneurship and collective action. Get in touch to find out more about opportunities to collaborate!

Our speaker this month: Janna Jung-Irrgang from Die Gemeinschaft e.V.

About Die Gemeinschaft e.V… an organisation bringing together gastronomy and farming in a collaborative, inspiring network – We’re changing things. In the fields, in the kitchens & in our minds.

About Janna… “Janna engages with some of the foundations of social transformation – soil and agriculture, community economies and memories of the future. She works towards regenerative food systems at Die Gemeinschaft e.V., community supported economics at the CSX network, and radical climate adaptation at Urban Heat Lab. All while trying to honestly face the consequences of human “progress” stories for climate, ecosystems and social justice.”

About the Talk… The food system is in dire need of a transformation – on the field, in the kitchen and in our minds. Because structures that have been built on the exploitation of nature and discrimination of people can only be changed systemically – through networks and direct relationships, courageously exchanging ideas and creating awareness.

You will get…

  • An overview of the concepts of food systems, resilience and regeneration
  • An introduction to the work of the food producers’ association Die Gemeinschaft, as well as other actors transforming the food system through networks and education