Articles Tagged With: Active-Green-and-Ross
- Profiling Success - Active Green + Ross, Barrie
- on May 10th, 2010
In the last year, Doug Moody has expanded his business, garnered positive press for implementing a social hiring program into the AG+R franchisees he owns, and has finally begun to feel rewarded by his work.Lee Johnson, on the other hand, is building a promising career as a trained mechanic.
From helping Doug integrate a social component into the very core of a business to bolstering the career of a young mechanic, read about the range of impacts Social Capital Partners has had on these two lives.
- Market-savvy benevolence
- Financial Post on November 14th, 2009
SCP was featured in an article titled "Market-savvy benevolence: There's profit potential in social enterprise" in the Financial Post.
The article, which features quotes from former Primer Minister Paul Martin and SCP President Bill Young, describes the new generation of market-savvy philanthropists that has emerged. They see the profit potential in employing market-based strategies for a social purpose. The article also describes how and why Canada is lagging behind other country in the development of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship. It highlights the lack of government involvement and misaligned incentives that have slowed the development of this sector.
SCP's work with social entreprise and franchisees is highlighted as a an example of how non-profits can be innovative around working with the private sector. Citing examples of TurnAround Couriers and Active Green + Ross, the article summarizes SCP's social hiring approach as well as the socially-adjusted interest rates.
- SCP expands its Active Green + Ross portfolio to Simcoe and Niagara Falls
- on March 2nd, 2009
Social Capital Partners (SCP) is pleased to announce the addition of two more franchises to its Active Green + Ross (AG+R) Investment portfolio. The newest additions are the stores located at 25 Queensway West in Simcoe and 7009 Lundy's Lane in Niagara Falls.
The latest additions bring the number of AG+R franchises working with SCP to create employment opportunities for disadvantaged populations to 21.
About Active Green + Ross: AG+R is southern Ontario's premier chain of Complete Tire & Auto Centres from Windsor to Ottawa and from Barrie to Toronto, with over 70 locations in Ontario to serve you. With the best inventory of tires in the Metro Toronto Market, all AG+R locations offer complete general automotive service and repairs to most car and light truck models. Special emphasis is placed on preventative maintenance areas such as brakes, suspension and front end repairs, wheel alignment, tire balancing and lube & oil changes.
- SCP expands its Active Green + Ross portfolio to Hamilton and Stoney Creek
- on January 5th, 2009
Social Capital Partners (SCP) is pleased to announce the addition of two more franchises to its Active Green + Ross (AG+R) Investment portfolio. The newest additions are the stores located at 930 Queenston Rd. in Stoney Creek and 455 Ottawa St. North in Hamilton.
The latest additions bring the number of AG+R franchises working with SCP to create employment opportunities for disadvantaged populations to 19 - approximately 25% of the entire franchise chain.
About Active Green + Ross: AG+R is southern Ontario's premier chain of Complete Tire & Auto Centres from Windsor to Ottawa and from Barrie to Toronto, with over 70 locations in Ontario to serve you. With the best inventory of tires in the Metro Toronto Market, all AG+R locations offer complete general automotive service and repairs to most car and light truck models. Special emphasis is placed on preventative maintenance areas such as brakes, suspension and front end repairs, wheel alignment, tire balancing and lube & oil changes.
- Outlook 2008
- Canadian Business Magazine on January 8th, 2008
During times where recruitment presents many challenges, it is important for companies to revise any preconceived notions on where to recruit and how to retain employees.
- Entrepreneur of the Month, Ralph Chiodo
- Profit Magazine on December 24th, 2007
Social responsibility and business should go hand in hand, believes Ralph Chiodo (president of Active Green + Ross).
- National Post - Outside the Box Funding
- National Post on December 3rd, 2007
Ralph Chiodo, president and founder of Active Green and Ross, and Bill Young, president of Social Capital Partners, are working together to put qualified people with a desire to succeed into their own shops.
- Franchising With A Social Twist
- Globe & Mail on October 17th, 2007
A socially minded program provides low-interest loans to franchise operators in exchange for job guarantees.
- All They Need is Someone to Give Them a Chance
- Toronto Star on June 16th, 2007
Hiring and training people who might otherwise fall through the cracks boosts bottom line.