Connecting Communities with Opportunities

1 06 2017

Changing the world, one community at a time. That’s what drives the team at MDB Insight, and one of the main reasons Karen was attracted to working with them. Best known for their portfolio of successes in economic development, MDB Insight’s core areas of practice also include cultural development, workforce development, community development, business development, research and analytics, trade and international development, training and facilitation. Passionate and curious innovators, the people behind MDB Insight share a vision for community-building that includes responsible economic growth, social innovation, and environmMDB-Insight-Website-Logoental sustainability.

Over the coming months, Karen will be doing research and writing in support of business development strategies as MDB Insight expands its portfolio and explores new and meaningful ways to connect communities with opportunities in a rapidly changing social and economic landscape.

With offices in Calgary, Hamilton, Toronto, Kingston, and Glasgow (UK), MDB Insight is Canada’s largest specialist economic development consultancy and is recognized for the depth and breadth of its expertise and experienced team. To find out more about their work, visit: MDB Insight.

 





International Day of Happiness!

20 03 2017

The United Nations established March 20th as International Day of Happiness to “recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world.” The day has been celebrated since 2013. For this year, the UN chose those lovable blue Smurfs of cartoon fame to promote its 17 sustainable development goals on the International Day of Happiness. The “Small Smurfs Big Goals” campaign is designed to encourage young people everywhere to learn about and support the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Happiness + sustainable development? Seems a winning combination sure to make even the grumpiest Smurf smile. Oh, and it’s also the first official day of Spring. Now there’s something to be happy about!

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THRIVE Child and Youth Trauma Services

8 03 2015

The Community Child Abuse Council has a new name – THRIVE Child and Youth Trauma Services – and has rebranded to more clearly reflect the agency’s aspirations and services. Find out more at www.thrivechildandyouth.ca

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