Virtual Event
Event Series:
Futurpreneur
Join Futurpreneur and Shorefast for an engaging session on rethinking what it means to build a business that truly serves its community.
As the phrase “buy local” gains momentum in economic development conversations, we’ll go deeper exploring the emerging field of Community Business and the power of entrepreneurship rooted in place.
Drawing from over 15 years of experience operating five community businesses on Fogo Island, Shorefast will share its model, lessons learned, and insights on expanding this approach to communities across Canada.
What You’ll Learn
- What defines a Community Business and how it differs from traditional local enterprises
- How factors like ownership, governance, and reinvestment shape a business’s role in its community
- Real-world examples from Shorefast’s work in place-based entrepreneurship
