{"id":69213,"date":"2020-11-16T13:01:06","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T18:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=69213"},"modified":"2020-11-16T13:01:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T18:01:06","slug":"webinar-to-share-insights-into-green-entrepreneurship-and-the-next-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2020\/11\/webinar-to-share-insights-into-green-entrepreneurship-and-the-next-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Webinar to share insights into green entrepreneurship and the \u2018next economy\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Environmental challenges can be scary for business. But with challenge comes opportunity for those willing to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability, says economic development expert Brock Dickinson.<\/p>\n

The Adjunct Professor and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the University of Waterloo will be leading a live online presentation Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. as part of the free Business Breathers webinar series<\/a> facilitated by Goodman Group, the Goodman School of Business\u2019 community-focused learning and development services provider.<\/p>\n

In his upcoming presentation, \u2018Green futures: How innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability will drive the next economy,\u2019 Dickinson (MA \u201907) will discuss the role of innovation in business growth, entrepreneurship as a driver of job creation, how environmental challenges have become a business opportunity, and how green entrepreneurs are reshaping the economy and changing what comes next.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe green economy will be somewhat like the knowledge economy: We can fight it if we want, or deny its existence, but it\u2019s going to change the landscape around us,\u201d says Dickinson. \u201cBehind the bickering over ideas like carbon taxes or the Green New Deal, there are some compelling signs about where we go next \u2014 and decision makers armed with the right information will be better positioned to lead their companies through these changes and support the next generation of entrepreneurs and job creators.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his role as Adjunct Professor and Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Dickinson works with students and faculty to help launch new entrepreneurial ventures, commercialize emerging research, and support the development of new incubation and business acceleration projects. He was previously the Chief Executive Officer of MDB Insight, Canada\u2019s largest specialist economic development consultancy, and serviced in a variety of local economic development roles across North America. He also spent six years as a consultant to the United Nations co-ordinating environmental projects in more than 30 countries. He has a Master of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in international relations from Brock.<\/p>\n

Business Breathers feature 30 minutes of industry and faculty expert-led discussions, followed by a 15-minute question and answer period. Topics focus on leadership, management and innovation, as well as the financial and social impacts of trending topics.<\/p>\n

Everyone is welcome to attend Business Breathers webinars. Interested participants are asked to register online<\/a>. A confirmation email will provide a Lifesize link to access the webinar.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Upcoming Business Breathers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Green futures: How innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability will drive the next economy <\/strong>
\nPresented by Brock Dickinson, Adjunct Professor and Entrepreneur-in-Residence, University of Waterloo
\nWednesday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Boost your career with community work and volunteering<\/strong>
\nPresented by Julia Deans, President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity Canada
\nWednesday, Nov. 25 at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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