About this Event
Join this one-day summit exploring profit, impact, community wealth-building, and impact investing, and connect with local changemakers.
This September, CIRES is collaborating with the Scale Institute to host Connect Money Impact in Vancouver on September 17, 2026, where we will dive deep into topics relevant to social enterprise entrepreneurs, impact investors, and ecosystem builders, exploring how capital, business, and community can work together to create lasting positive impact through innovative ideas, meaningful collaboration, and stronger, more resilient communities.
At CIRES, we believe thriving communities are built through collaboration, and we're proud to help create space for conversations that connect people, ideas, and opportunities for positive change.
When you register, do so based on which of the three categories you identify with most - Entrepreneur, Investor or Ecosystem Builder. During the event, you will have the option to remain within your corresponding program stream, or you can mix and match sessions to create your own unique learning adventure.
We’ll explore how to raise capital for social enterprises, leverage blended finance for social and financial returns, and build systems that go beyond capital alone to create long-term impact in uncertain times.
The day will culminate in a thoughtfully curated session and a chance to network over drinks and snacks to build relationships that will last far beyond this one-day event.
Connect Money Impact is brought to you by Community Impact Real Estate in collaboration with the Scale Institute.
Event venue & nearby stays
312 Main, 312 Main Street, Vancouver, Canada
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