An Introduction to Social Procurement for Rural Alberta

Every purchase has an economic, environmental and social impact, whether intended or not. Social procurement is about capturing those impacts and seeking to make intentional positive contributions to both the local economy and the overall vibrancy of the community. It is emerging across Canada as a powerful tool for building healthy communities.

In this webinar, Buy Social Canada and AB Seed will introduce the what, why and how of social procurement to help you increase the reach and impact of your existing purchasing. There will also be an opportunity to engage with AB Seed on connecting and working with socially responsible businesses in rural Alberta, and how social procurement can help these businesses play a more important role in our society. As an institutional or government purchaser / influencer, you can harness the power of your purchasing to create impact. Purchasing is more than an economic transaction, it’s an opportunity…