Articles Tagged With: Franchise
- Bill Young delivers"Lived It” lecture at MaRS
- on March 5th, 2010
Bill spoke at the MaRS Discovery District on March 3rd 2010 about SCP's experiences over the last decade of trying to grow and develop the field of social enterprise in Canada. He covered SCP's successes, its failures, the lessons learned along the way and what we hope to accomplish over the next ten years.
- SCP pilots Social Hiring Program with We Care Montreal
- on April 3rd, 2009
Social Capital Partners is making its first foray into the world of home health care by partnering with We Care and it Montreal based franchisee. The pilot project was launched in December and SCP and We Care have been diligently working together to establish viable social hiring channels and employment roles.
About We Care: We Care is the largest independently owned home care service provider in Canada. With over 50 locations across Canada, each office is linked by technology and proven management systems, to ensure national standards are delivered with local passion. We Care offers nursing, personal support, homemaking, cleaning and companionship services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - 365 days a year.
- 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.
- Are you a Franchise Shopping for Capital? Check out SCP
- Franchise Canada on February 27th, 2009
Franchise Canada, the trade journal of the Canadian Franchise Association profiled SCP in the January/February 2009 issue along with Liquid Capital Corporation and Business Development Bank of Canada. For those socially motivated franchise entrepreneurs, SCP's social financing and social hiring program could just be what you are looking for.
- 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.
- Innovative New Financing Option for Franchises with a Social Conscience
- Franchise Voice Magazine on December 4th, 2007
Two challenges for franchise operators - financing their business and finding good employees - can turn into a win/win/win solution, for the employer, employees, and the community at large.
- 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.