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Did you know today is Social Enterprise Day?

It’s been around for almost a decade, but it still tends to fly under the radar. It’s a day to recognize businesses that make a profit and put people and the planet first.

And honestly? That message has never mattered more.

Here in the Okanagan, we’re proud to work with the @kelownachamber to spotlight local social enterprises doing the quiet, steady work of keeping our economies strong and our communities connected. Many are Chamber members, and many have been leading this work long before we had a name for it.

These businesses reinvest profits back into the people, communities, and environments they serve, organizations like @connectcounsellingtherapy, @jewelsokanagan, @aesthetikslab, @peoplelivedexperiencesociety, @kelownasgospelmission, @chickpeacezerowaste, and @hfhokanagan Restore

Purppl is also proud to be a social enterprise and to walk alongside many of these impactful organizations.

We collaborate with social enterprises, nonprofits, and purpose-driven businesses by helping teams turn intention into impact, practically, sustainably, and in ways that can scale. Our work focuses on:

💜 Coaching and consulting that turns big ideas into real, workable strategies
💜 Connecting the right people, funding, and resources so change becomes possible and not just aspirational
💜 Hosting gatherings and workshops that bring leaders together to learn, collaborate, and spark new partnerships
💜 Sharing tools, stories, and business practices that help build a more just and regenerative local economy

Because when social enterprises thrive, our whole community thrives with them.

If you’re exploring how to weave more purpose into your work, we’re here for that.

And if you know other social enterprises doing incredible things, tag them in the comments so we can help share their story.