Posts tagged Queensland
Queensland's High Potential Purpose-Led Female Founders Join The FFFWD Accelerator Program

Impact Boom has welcomed a high potential group of 13 diverse purpose-led businesses from across South East Queensland into the FFFWD Accelerator Program. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led female entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!

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Queensland's High Potential Impact Enterprises Join The Elevate+ Accelerator Program To Tackle Social & Environmental Issues

Impact Boom has welcomed a high potential group of 13 diverse social enterprises from across South East Queensland into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!

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Queensland Social Enterprise Council Shares Key Lessons & History From Ten Years Of Pioneering Australia’s Business For Good Movement

On Episode 349 of Impact Boom, in the lead up to the tenth anniversary of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council’s (QSEC) incorporation (May 2013) in 2023, we speak with some of Australia’s social enterprise pioneers, taking a moment to reflect and look back at the important milestones in the journey so far.

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South East Queensland's High Potential Impact Entrepreneurs Join The Elevate+ Accelerator Program To Meet A Range of Social & Environmental Issues

Impact Boom has welcomed a high potential group of 13 diverse social enterprises from across South East Queensland into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!

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High Potential Impact Enterprises Join The Elevate+ Accelerator Program At Homebase, Logan

Impact Boom and the Homebase team have welcomed a high potential group of 16 diverse impact-led enterprises into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program in Logan. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!

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The Purpose-Led Enterprise Movement Is Growing On The Sunshine Coast

Impact Boom recently got together 25+ people for The Impact Drive: A Purpose-Led Enterprise Tour, for a jam-packed day exploring some of the Sunshine Coast’s leading enterprises. We sought to learn from the teams on the ground, share stories, foster connections and spark interest to see the ecosystem develop further.

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Sunshine Coast's High Potential Purpose-Led Enterprises Join The FFWD Accelerator Program To Create Positive Impact

Impact Boom has welcomed a high potential group of 8 diverse purpose-led enterprises into the Flow Forward Accelerator Program on the Sunshine Coast. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, impact-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!

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14 Social Enterprise Pitches To Help Create A Better World

In February this year, Impact Boom welcomed a high potential group of 14 diverse social enterprises into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program in Brisbane. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Discover their pitches and find out more about their work!

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Elise Parups On Supporting Social Enterprise Through Effective Advocacy & Policy Change In Queensland, Australia

On Episode 214 of Impact Boom, Elise Parups of QSEC discusses the growing momentum of Social enterprise in Queensland and Australia, gives insight into the differing responses impact-led enterprises have had to the COVID-19 pandemic and shares ideas for a positive way forward.

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Learning From Enterprises Creating Impact On The Brisbane Social Enterprise Tour

Impact Boom and the Yunus Centre (Griffith University) recently got together 75+ people for the Brisbane Social Enterprise Tour, for a jam-packed day exploring some of Brisbane's social enterprises. We sought to learn from the teams on the ground, share stories, foster connections and spark interest to see the ecosystem develop further.

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Brisbane's High Potential Impact Enterprises Join The Elevate+ Accelerator Program To Tackle Social & Environmental Issues

Impact Boom has welcomed a high potential group of 14 diverse social enterprises into the Elevate+ Accelerator Program in Brisbane. The enterprises, led by a group of passionate, purpose-led entrepreneurs, are tackling an array of pressing community issues both locally and internationally. Keep your eyes on this cohort as they work hard to maximise their impact!

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Leanne Kemp On A New Breed Of Values-Driven, Inclusive & Compassionate Leadership

On Episode 190 of Impact Boom, Leanne Kemp, Founder of Everledger and Queensland Chief Entrepreneur discusses the complexity of some of the global problems being faced, sharing insights into the need for social innovation to be diffused within every sector, whilst highlighting some of the great social enterprises operating out of Queensland.

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Turning Ideas Into Impactful Actions: Lessons From Social Entrepreneurs & Greta Thunberg

On September 7th, Impact Boom was invited to present on Turning Ideas Into Impactful Actions at the Logan Eco Forum. A range of insights were shared during the presentation and captured in this article and podcast from Tom Allen (Impact Boom), Jack Stone (Bee One Third), Lewis Carter and Ali Coghlan (EcoGames). Tony Sharp (Substation33) joined the Q&A and the event was emceed by Chad Renando of Startup Status.

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Creating Community Capital: Opportunities For Social Enterprise To Create A Better Tomorrow

On August 26th, Impact Boom, QSEC & Social Traders hosted an impact-led breakfast forum, with David LePage providing strong insights on blended-value business and building a movement which creates strong value for our communities. It was followed with a panel conversation and audience Q&A which largely focussed on how we might further develop the social enterprise ecosystem in Australia.

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Dr. Narayan Gopalkrishnan On The Growing Opportunities For Social Enterprise In Far North Queensland

On Episode 174 of Impact Boom, Dr. Narayan Gopalkrishnan of James Cook University discusses the growing momentum of social entrepreneurship in Queensland, as a strong way to tackle some of our pressing social and environmental issues, as well as providing insights to help the sector develop further.

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Accelerating Multicultural Entrepreneurship: Cultivating Connected Communities

On June 10th, Impact Boom hosted the Multicultural Impact Entrepreneurship Experience, bringing together our community for a workshop, networking and informative discussion on multicultural business in Queensland and more broadly in Australia. The panel conversation and audience Q&A focussed on ‘Accelerating Multicultural Entrepreneurship’ with the aim of advancing the conversation forward.

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Learning From Queensland’s Strong Grassroots Movement On The Brisbane Social Enterprise Tour

Impact Boom and the Yunus Centre (Griffith University) recently got together 100+ people for the Brisbane Social Enterprise Tour, for a jam-packed day exploring some of Brisbane's social enterprises. We sought to learn from the teams on the ground, share stories, foster connections and spark interest to see the ecosystem develop further.

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Ranjan Rajagopal On The Challenges & Opportunities For Employment-Focussed Social Enterprises

On Episode 152 of Impact Boom, Ranjan Rajagopal of Cape York Partnership and Bama Services discusses some of the core challenges for Indigenous business in Australia and provides insights into opportunities for social entrepreneurs and government, whilst reflecting on what could be improved.

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