TORONTO – Businesses can connect with leading charities and philanthropic organizations to learn how investing in their communities can lead to success at Telus’ Celebration of Giving breakfast SMB event this September 20.
Marc Kielburger, co-founder and co-CEO, Me to We and Free The Children and Tal Dehtiar, President and Founder, Oliberté Footwear will educate small-and medium-businesses on how investing in your community can not only improve employee morale, but positively impact your business, while creating a powerful force for positive change.
Strengthen Your Business with Social Responsibility – A Celebration of Giving takes place on Thursday, September 20. Registration is at 8:30 am and the event begins at 9:00 am in Telus House Toronto at 25 York St., 3rd floor, where you’re invited to:
- Hear Marc Kielburger, co-founder and co-CEO of Me to We and co-founder of Free The Children, discuss his incredible life story and how SMBs can support positive change
- Learn from Tal Dehtiar, president and founder of Oliberté Footwear (featured on CBC’s Dragons’ Den), and how a simple thought of helping those in need, led to a successful and world renowned business
- Listen to an in-depth discussion of tangible results and returns for having a social responsibility strategy between Jim Senko, VP of Telus SMB Marketing, Hugh Johnson, VP of Telus SMB ON Sales, and Frances Lankin, former CEO of United Way for Toronto and Chair of Telus Toronto Community Board
- Interact with key technology partners Huawei, Samsung and RIM who are showcasing their latest advancements to foster business growth
- Connect with key community partners such as: Canadian Youth Business Foundation, Me to We – Free the Children, Prostate Cancer Canada and United Way Toronto.
