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SUMMARY:Impact Economy Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia’s flagship event for the impact economy returns — bringing together 200+ changemakers\, including investors\, corporates\, government\, community leaders\, and First Nations and non-Indigenous impact enterprises. From funders and investors to enterprises across the impact spectrum\, early-stage startups to established ventures\, join the conversation on how we reimagine our economy and scale solutions to our most pressing social and environmental challenges. \nWith over 20 speakers and through a dynamic mix of panels\, workshops\, and an impact enterprise showcase\, we’ll tackle the big questions and pressing challenges that equitable innovation and impact-driven investment can help address. \nImpact Economy Forum 2025
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/impact-economy-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Fraser’s Kings Park\, 60 Fraser Avenue\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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ORGANIZER;CN="Impact Seed":MAILTO:team@impactseed.org
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SUMMARY:WA Impact Economy Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:Innovation meets impact at the inaugural Western Australian Impact Economy Forum 2024\, a one-day event aimed at showcasing WA’s thriving impact economy. \nJoin more than 80 local and national sector leaders spanning impact investors\, early stage to established First Nations and non-Indigenous social enterprises\, industry experts\, community service organisations\, and government representatives to share knowledge\, stories and drive change in WA’s social innovation and impact investment ecosystem. \nWith an exciting lineup of local and national speakers\, engaging panels\, and invaluable networking opportunities\, this is your chance to connect with visionaries and shape the impact landscape. Don’t miss out! \nSpeakers and panelists include: \n\nThe Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC\, Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy \nKeith Rovers\, Partner\, Social Impact & Sustainable Finance MinterEllison | Chair\, White Box Enterprises\n\nEmilie Ottervanger\, Impact Investing Manager\, Paul Ramsay Foundation\nChandra Sundareswaran\, Director\, Centre for Learning Enterprise and Partnerships\, Curtin University\n\n\nSpecial guests include: \n\nTom Dawkins\, Co Founder\, StartSomeGood & LendForGood\n\nElise Parups\, CEO\, Impact Club | Former CEO\, Queensland Social Enterprise Council\n\nStay tuned for more speakers and guests to be announced! \nThe inaugural WA Impact Economy Forum is proudly hosted by Impact Seed\, WA’s premier impact advisory.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-impact-economy-forum-2024/
LOCATION:Fraser’s Kings Park\, 60 Fraser Avenue\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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SUMMARY:WASEC & Impact Seed: Open Door Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, 23 April at 9am for a monthly Open Door Session\, a new collaboration between the Western Australian Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) and Impact Seed\, tailored for all stages of your social enterprise journey. Whether you’re a newcomer\, a recently approved WASEC member\, or an established entrepreneur\, these online gatherings are designed to provide the support you need. \nThe sessions aim to: \n\nKeep you informed about the latest news and developments in the social enterprise sector\, both in Western Australia and nationally\nAnswer any questions you may have about how WASEC and Impact Seed can assist you\nProvide valuable insights into training\, business development\, and funding opportunities\nFoster connections with fellow WASEC members\, creating a supportive community for sharing experiences and ideas\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your social enterprise\, network with like-minded individuals and take the next step in your journey towards positive social impact.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wasec-impact-seed-open-door-session/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
ORGANIZER;CN="WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC)":MAILTO:hello@wasec.org.au
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SUMMARY:Journey to Impact WA – stories of impact-first investing
DESCRIPTION:In the first of a series of 2024 events\, Philanthropy Australia\, Spinifex Trust and Impact Seed welcome you to join us for an evening of conversation and learning from foundations and investors.  Your 3 key takeaways from this event will be: \n\nHear stories from impact investors taking an impact-first approach\nLearn about WA’s new Catalytic Impact Loan Fund\nConnect with other funders considering an their own impact investment journey\n\nThis invitation-only event will feature a panel and speakers comprising both local Western Australian and national Foundation leaders who are bridging the divide between investment and philanthropy; Providing catalytic\, concessionary impact loans to social enterprises with sustainable business models that create impact n diverse areas from First Nations and community inclusion\, through to education\, mental health and family violence: \n\nMcClements Foundation\nMinderoo Foundation\nSnow Foundation \n\nOn the evening we will also be introducing Impact Seed’s new WA Impact Loan Fund to potential co-investors and supporting stakeholders.  The Fund (enabled with the support of Paul Ramsay Foundation)\, is targeting deployment of $2M in catalytic impact capital in WA in the next two years through a co-investment approach and is the first fund in WA to take a collaborative approach to delivering patient\, concessionary\, and fit for purpose finance between $50-$500K to social enterprises at the crucial Development stage* of their growth. \nThis event is part of the Investor Series of events in the Impact 2 Innovate Program\, and is made possible through funding from the WA State Government New Industries Fund XTEND Program. \nThis is the start of what we hope will be an impactful relationship between WA investors looking for impact and social enterprises seeking funding in the community. Wherever you’re at along this investing for impact journey\, whether you’re looking to learn more or make your first investment. We invite you to come along and join the community looking to invest for impact in WA.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/journey-to-impact-wa-stories-of-impact-first-investing/
LOCATION:The Wentworth Building\, 2/300 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
ORGANIZER;CN="Impact Seed":MAILTO:team@impactseed.org
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SUMMARY:Impact Investment in WA: Leverage funding to support and scale your social enterprise
DESCRIPTION:WASEC and Impact Seed invite you to join an insightful webinar Impact Investment in WA: Leverage funding to support and scale your social enterprise. Discover the world of impact investing and unlock the potential it holds for your mission-driven venture. \nDuring this webinar\, you will: \n💸  Impact Investing 101: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what impact investing is and how it can be a game-changer for your social enterprise. Learn how impact investors align financial goals with social and environmental impact\n💸 Understanding Financial Products: Explore a wide range of financial instruments employed by impact investors. Discover both traditional options such as debt and equity\, as well as innovative approaches like blended finance and social impact bonds.\n💸 Supporting Growth: Uncover the pivotal role played by impact investors in fueling the growth of social enterprises. Learn how they contribute to scaling the social enterprise sector on a global scale\n💸 Local Insights: Dive into the landscape of impact investing in Western Australia. Get insights into the current state of the local impact investing market and the emerging opportunities that await in the near future.\n💸 Real-Life Examples: Explore impactful case studies from Western Australia’s impact investment ecosystem. Gain valuable insights from successful impact investment stories that can inspire your own journey. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn\, connect\, and take your social enterprise to new heights with impact investing. Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/impact-investment-in-wa-leverage-funding-to-support-and-scale-your-social-enterprise/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC)":MAILTO:hello@wasec.org.au
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SUMMARY:Social Enterprise Forum Co-Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC)\, in partnership with Impact Seed\, is hosting the first ever WA Social Enterprise Forum over two days in August 2023!\n\nThis event will bring together hundreds of sector leaders across a diverse array of social enterprises\, industry\, community services\, government\, philanthropic\, intermediaries\, impact investors\, and industry/peak bodies. \nWe want to make sure the Forum is engaging\, exciting and inspiring\, and we know the best way todo this is by working directly with our members. We want to find out what you want to hear\, see and do over the two days so we are facilitating two online co-design workshops to help us curate content: \n– May 3rd\, 2:00pm – 4:00pm \n– May 4th\, 10:00am – 12:00pm \nPlease register below if you would like to join our first workshop. Please note you only need to attend one of the workshops. 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/social-enterprise-forum-co-design-workshop/2023-05-04/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC)":MAILTO:hello@wasec.org.au
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