If you work at a social enterprise or are interested in the social entrepreneurship space more broadly, these social business conference spaces might prove useful. More and more, non-profits, businesses heavily invested in corporate social responsibility (and not just for marketing purposes) as well as social enterprises themselves are looking for spaces to meet that reflect the mission of their own organization.
From innovation hubs based in Austria to community cafes in the United Kingdom that attempts to reinvent the labor market, these social business conference spaces tend to do more than one thing. That is to say, these aren't traditional convention centers or event locations but rather they meld a variety of activities under one roof. The closes to the former type would probably be 16Hatfields, a sustainable conference company.
9 Social Business Conference Spaces
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Sustainable Conference Companies
15Hatfields is a Social Enterprise That Offers Spaces Big & Small
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Rehab Restaurants
'Cafe Therapy' in Prague Helps People Overcome Drug Addictions
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Austrian Innovation Hubs
Emersense Brings Together Social Entrepreneurs in Vienna
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Social Entrepreneurship Retreats
Hollyhock SVI Supports Mission-Based Businesses and Founders
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Women's Center Honey
Blackburne House Empowers Females Via Tech Skills, Wellness, Entrepreneurship
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Eco-Friendly Internet Hangouts
Stream Organic Brings People Together to Discuss the Enviornment
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Collaborative Community Spaces
Bombay Connect is a Hub of Social Entrepreneurship
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Crowdsourced For-Purpose Conferences
The 2012 Social Good Summit Covers A Range of World Issues
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Social Firm Community Cafes
Frogmeadow Reinvents the Labor Market in the United Kingdom
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Sustainable Gift Catalogs
UncommonGoods is a Website Offering Quirky Accessories
Energy-Stealing Devices
The Electromagnetic Harvester by Dennis Siegel Taps Into Unused Power
Growing Grass Rings
The HAF Eco-Friendly Jewelry Collection is Lusciously Green
Seasonal Eco Eateries
A Better World Cafe Serves up Accessible Sustainable Food
Empowerment Jewelry
SWAK X Educates and Employs Young Adults with HIV/AIDS
Eye-Opening Photography Programs
EPHAS Teaches Students to Use Pictures to Tell Stories
Community Hot Desks
Hub Vilnius Lets Social Innovators Come Together in Lithuania
Well-Wasted Cuisine
FoodCycle Uses Surplus to Feed Local Communities
Organically Pleasing Ear Adornments
These Hand-Painted Earrings Add a Natural Touch to Any Outfit
Majority World Tech Incubators
D-Rev Designs Solution-Driven Products for Low-Income Customers
Ethical Decision-Making Apps
'Oroeco' Links Your Life to the World in Order to Make a Choice
10 Social Business Incubators
From Mission-Focused Mentors to Disruptive Entrepreneur Incubators
Community-Empowering Food Systems
DC Central Kitchen is a Social Enterprise with a Long-Term Focus
Anti-Poverty Jewelry
'Me to We Artisans' Empowers Women & Promotes Tribal Style
Poverty-Focused Innovation Labs
Proximity Designs is a Myanmar-Based Non-Profit Enterprise
Social Impact Collaborations
'Root Cause' Consulting Brings Leaders Together to Solve Issues
Kenyan Art Clinics
The Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre Empowers Artisans of All Abilities
Fair Trade Weaving
WomenCraft Offers Ethical Employment in East Africa's Mafiga Matatu Area
Local Organic Beauty Businesses
Snohomish Soap Company is All-Natural and Altruistic
Ethical Event Supplies
Susty Party Offers Sustainable Products for Your Next Gathering
Nonprofit Coffee Shops
Strawberry Line Cafe Employs Adults with Learning Disabilities
Clear Air Clothing
Ten Tree Restores Natural Forests With Every Item Sold
Affordable Working Hubs
10 Carden is for Social Innovators Making an Impact
Subsidized Community Restaurants
Ellice Cafe & Theatre is a Hub of Activities and Delicacies
Social Innovation Habitats
The Hub Network Helps to Incubate Ideas for Change Around the World
Alok Appadurai, Founder of Fed by Threads (INTERVIEW)
Providing Meals to Americans in Need
Sustainable Food Philosophies
River Cottage is a Social and Environmental Business
Creative Business Incubators
Cockpit Arts is a Social Enterprise for 'Designer-Makers'
Organic Wine Merchants
Vintage Roots is a Longtime Social Business Liquor Specialist
Incubating Himalayan Innovation
'One Earth Designs' Promotes Eco and Social Entrepreneurship
Ann Oliver, Founder of XENI Collection (INTERVIEW)
Couture Fashion for the Physically Disabled
Sustainable Car Hires
GUTSi Executive Transfer Offers Transportation in the United Kingdom
Vibrant Opportunity Dining
Cafe Create Employs People Who Have Been Homeless
Social Enterprise Beer
SABMiller Commits to 'Farming Better Futures' with Impala Lager in Africa
Social Innovation Hubs
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Offers a Voice
Women-Owned Web Design
YIKES, Inc. is a Competitive and Sustainable Business
Sustainable, Empowering Rugs
'Arzu Studio Hope' Offers Employment to Women in Afghanistan
Sustainable Capitalism Courses
The School for Creative Startups Provides Social Business Training
Creating Community Bonds
CSI's Tonya Surman Addresses the 2011 Social Finance Forum
Purpose-Driven Printing Professions
Social Imprints Offers Employment to At-Risk Individuals
Organically Packaged Teas
Clipper Teas Creates a Herbal Product with Unbleached Tea Bags
Patient Empowering Video Games
PE Interactive Hopes to Strengthen the Resolve of Cancer Victims
Disruptive Entrepreneur Incubators
The Unreasonable Institute Spurs Social Enterprise Ventures
Charity-Funding Carnivals
Community Interest Company Circus Starr Uses Its Donated Ticket Schemes
Kind Community Catering
Potluck Cafe Offers Employment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
Hubs for Changemakers
McKinsey's What Matters Showcases High Impact Social Innovation
Nigerian Entrepreneurship Incubators
The Co-Creation Hub Helps Foster Social Innovation in Lagos
Incentive Eco Totes
Bags of Change Offers a Customer Rewards with Purchase of Reusable Tote
Crafty Charities
Krochet Kids Empowers Women in Africa Via Knitting
Indian Social Entrepreneurship Programs
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is Pushing the Scene
Economy-Focused Sustainability Projects
Borderstep Institute Takes a Success-Driven Approach
Women's Center Honey
Blackburne House Empowers Females Via Tech Skills, Wellness, Entrepreneurship
Beneficial Business Locating Programs
The Social Impact App Uses GPS to Find Responsible Retail
Curiosity Soap Shops
Caurnie Soaps Produces Vegan-Friendly Bathing Products
Sexuality-Celebrating Social Enterprises
'Coffee, Cake & Kink' Fosters Community and Conversation
Indian Organic Farming Promotion
Krishi Naturals Works with Farmers to Support Biodiversity
Social Strategy Infographics
The ‘Card Hub’ Study Shows How Credit Card Companies Targ
Cause Mentorship
The Canadian Social Entrepreneurship Foundation Invests in Innovation
Vegan-Friendly Catering Companies
Change Kitchen Provides Jobs for the Homeless
Poverty-Fighting Soap
'Eve Echo' Sells Hygiene Products That Offer Loans to Female Entrepreneurs
Water-Supplying Flip Flops
Each Pair of Freewaters Sandals Gives Someone Clean Water for a Year
Social, Eco Mail
Pivotal Packaging Offers Supportive Job Opportunities and Greener Services
Karyn Puller, Founder of Delicate Fortress Creations (INTERVIEW)
Fighting Human Trafficking
Community-Driven Agencies
The Burton Street Foundation Enhances the Quality of Life in Sheffield
Social Purpose Gardens
'Landscaping With Heart' Employs People with Mental Illnesses in Vancouver
Large-Scale Change Networks
The Social Innovation Generation Addresses Canada's Challenges
Camille van Gestel, Co-Founder and Business Director of WakaWaka (INTERVIEW)
Safe Light Sources
Female-Focused Biz Incubators
Spark:Her by FYSE Helps Women Social Entrepreneurs Launch
Socially Responsible Consulting Companies
The TREES Group Partners With Disadvantaged Businesses
Mission-Focused Mentorship
Global Social Benefit Incubator Launched Kiva, VisionSpring
Global EV Providers
Better Place Offers Electric Transportation Services
Social Innovation Networking
The Skoll Foundation Fosters Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Spanish-Supporting Social Enterprises
'Movimiento Idun' is a Language-Based CIC in Spain
Investment Metrics Webinars
The 'Social Measurement Use Among Canadian Impact Investors' Study
Goal-Oriented Good-doers
‘Accept Care Limited’ Awards a World of Opportunities
Opportunity-Spurring Delivery Services
TurnAround Couriers Hires At-Risk Youth in Toronto