Social enterprise stories - Page 3
Personal branding and social enterprise – upcoming Spark Labs events
Wed, 17th May 2017
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eat my lunch
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social enterprise
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social media
Harness the power of personal branding and social enterprise at Auckland's Spark Lab events, with insider tips from influential experts.
Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator
Wed, 17th May 2017
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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accelerator
Launchpad Work, run by the Ākina Foundation, will work closely with the eight enterprises across a six-month period to accelerate their growth.
Kiwi fintech startup wins international social enterprise award
Thu, 4th May 2017
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fintech
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social enterprise
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banqer
Banqer received the Economic Citizenship Education Award at the Global Inclusion Awards ceremony in Berlin, a first for NZ companies.
Bursary fund for attendance at 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum announced
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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akina
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english family foundation
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social enterprise
The fund will provide successful applicants with assistance for flights to the value of AU$1700, accommodation and conference tickets.
Christchurch: Social enterprise forum showcases Pacific leadership
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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entrepreneur
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social enterprise
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akina
Christchurch to host a pioneering Social Enterprise World Forum, spotlighting Pacific leadership in sustainable economic growth.
Hitachi commits $1.25 billion to Aussie social innovation division
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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hitachi
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social enterprise
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partners
Hitachi is showing commitment to its Australian Social Innovation business by investing AU$1.25 billion over the next three years.
Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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edutech
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social enterprise
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startup weekend
Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.
PledgeMe targets social enterprise with Ākina partnership
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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pledgeme
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social enterprise
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akina
PledgeMe and charity Ākina Foundation join forces to support New Zealand social enterprises in fundraising efforts.
Wellington-based crowdfunding campaign raises over $10,000 in first 12 hours
Wed, 12th Mar 2014
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open source
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crowdfunding
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wellington
Wellington-based social tech company Loomio has kicked off their global crowdfunding campaign to a great start, raising over $10,000 in the first 12 hours.
IDC: CIOs must prepare for unpredictable change
Tue, 11th Jan 2011
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cloud services
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social networking
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hp
Mobile computing, cloud services and social networking will mature from their current early adopter status, says research firm.