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An event Thursday, June 15, will bring together community leaders, changemakers, and outstanding individuals to explore ground-breaking solutions for ever-pressing social issues.
Greennovation Social is hosted by the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre (EPICentre) and Libro Credit Union starting at 4 p.m. at the Bloomin’ Gardener garden centre, 6673 8th Concession, Oldcastle.
A panel of local community leaders will explore innovative solutions surrounding climate change in our area and beyond and discuss how they achieved their roles as “Greennovators,” followed by a presentation by a certified aromatherapist and a networking session.
Moderated by Gurbeen Bhasin (MA 1994), executive director of the Toronto-based social enterprise Aangen, the panel will include:
- Nadia Harduar, sustainability officer, University of Windsor
- Dane Fader, founder, Greener Farms
- Paul Mancini, co-founder, Green Future Growth
- Niharika Bandaru, executive director, Windsor of Change
- Stepan Tuzlov, co-founder and business operations, Windsor of Change
Tickets are $20, with a student rate of $10, with proceeds benefiting the Campus Food Pantry and Windsor of Change.
Secure your spot at the Greennovation Social by registering through Eventbrite by June 14.
Aangen focuses on advancing food security and social justice locally and globally. Bhasin, its founder, will share her insights into the concept of circular economy and what it could mean for a sustainable future in a free virtual session on Thursday, June 8. Find more information and register for the noontime Zoom workshop on the EPICentre website.