BOB, a partner in socially responsible development
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Building Opportunities with Business (BOB) is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC that champions inclusive revitalization of the inner city. BOB works to strengthen community capacity, identify untapped business opportunities, improve employment and increase investment. Over 5 years, BOB generated $48.75 million in business, trained 418 residents and helped fill 10 vacant storefronts. BOB partners with organizations to support economic development that includes existing inner city residents and businesses.
BOB, a partner in socially responsible development
- 1. BOB: a partner in socially responsible community buildingShirley Chan,CEO Based in Vancouver, B.C. Building Opportunities with Business (BOB) is a non-profit organization that is championing an inclusive revitalization process for the inner-city that values existing businesses and residents. BOB is a connector, a resource and a facilitator working to: strengthen the inner-city’s community capacity; identify and build on untapped business opportunities; improve employment opportunities and retention; and increase investment in Vancouver’s inner-city.
- 2. Who is BOB?Non-profit society
- 3. Based in Vancouver’s inner-city
- 4. Fosters inclusive revitalization for inner-city
- 5. Businesses
- 6. ResidentsA revitalized and diverse inner-city with a healthy and sustainable economyVision
- 7. To support an economic development model for Vancouver’s inner-city that is inclusive of existing residents and businesses. Mission
- 8. Key ObjectivesStrengthen the inner-city’s community capacity
- 9. Identify and capitalize on untapped business opportunities in the inner-city
- 10. Improve employment opportunities and retention for inner-city residents
- 11. Increase investment in Vancouver’s inner-citySuccessful 5 Year Pilot ProgramAccomplishments
- 12. $48.75 million in business generated
- 13. 418 residents trained / employed
- 14. 65 businesses in clusters / partnerships
- 15. Helped to fill over 10 vacant storefronts
- 16. 185 business / social enterprises received business advice, interventions
- 17. 36 Grants & Loans made through BOB’s Business Development Team
- 18. 90% success rate for BOB’s Supported Employment ProgramBell
- 19. Millennium
- 20. Vancity
- 21. Western Economic Development Canada
- 22. Ministry of Housing & Social Development
- 23. City of VancouverPartners and Sponsors
- 24. A Credible Organization “BOB has been a valuable and practicalresource to Recycling Alternative. Louise Schwarz, Owner Recycling Alternative“The High Response rate is to be considered an indicator of the relevance of BOB to its stakeholders in the community”Helen Sheridan, PrincipalThe Bridge Consulting“The VRCA is proud to be a partner with BOB.”Keith Sashaw, President Vancouver Regional Construction Association“The partnership between Bell and the Vancouver Agreement has resulted in an effective and credible economic development agency”Cathy Chalupa, Manager, Small Business and Economic Development“Vancity is a proud supporter“Derek Gent, Executive Director, Vancity Community Foundation““I have been telling everyone about how impressed I am with the people at BOB. You are not just playing at this, you're sincere and you do your jobs above and beyond.” Heather Blakemore, Theatre Manger SFU Contemporary Arts“Working with BOB has been an inspiration… an organization committed to innovative programs and partnerships with tremendous impact in the community” Steve Williams, Director Worldwide Community - Technology & Environment Programs SAP Business Objects Division“Tradeworks Training Society is proud to be a partner with BOB”Ross Gentleman, Executive DirectorTradeworksTraining Society
- 25. BOB in the Media“Collaborative effort transforms look and life of skid row”
- 26. “STIR is a step in the right direction”
- 27. “CORE values rebuilding career opportunities for hard-luck Eastside residents”
- 28. “Vancouver's construction industry offers training for inner-city residents”
- 29. “New community garden takes root in the Downtown Eastside”
- 30. “Road to 2010 opens a road to a new life for inner-city workers”
- 31. “Downtown Eastside economic growth program gets green light”
- 32. “Downtown Eastside seeks new lease on life”
- 33. “Construction employment awaits many CORE graduates”Green Space | Business in Vancouver | Vancouver Sun | BC Business Construction in Vancouver | Georgia Straight | Journal of Commerce
- 35. Current BOB Supported Initiatives and Enterprise Great Beginnings Program- Façade Improvements (Phase 1)
- 36. Hastings Renaissance – Façade Improvements (Phase 2)
- 37. Hastings Street BIA
- 38. Chinatown Active Storefront – Façade Improvements (Phase 2)
- 39. SOLEfood Urban Farm Network
- 40. BOB Industry Cluster Strategy (Tourism & Hospitality, Construction, Creative Industry, Information & Communication Technologies and Green)
- 41. coworking@BOB: creative shared workspace
- 42. Gastown/Chinatown Pedicab Service
- 43. NE False Creek CBA
- 44. W2 Media and Culture HouseBOB and the Phoenix ClubHow can the Phoenix Club members make a difference?Practice corporate social responsibilityHire inner-city residents through BOBBuy from inner-city suppliers in BOB’s social purchasing directoryContribute goods, services, funds to the inner-citySign MOUs, CBAs with agents of change like BOB
- 45. BOB is a partner in Social Responsibility Why BOB?BOB is committed to revitalizing the inner-cityBOB connects developers, contractors and sub-contractors to resources you need from socially responsible sources BOB has experience in administering Vancouver’s first Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) for SE False Creek Athletes’ VillageWe can help you to meet the City’s requirements of ODPs and other legislation.
- 46. BOB can supply readily available trained, reliable & supported workersOur construction directory is comprehensive (over 200 construction and construction-related businesses) to meet your needsBOB ‘s Resources
- 47. 2010 & BeyondFederal funding to September 2010
- 48. Provincial funding to September
- 49. Successfully completed $100,000 fundraising campaign from private/corporate sector in 2010
- 50. BOB Social Enterprise “coworking@BOB”
- 52. MOUs with BC Housing, VRCA and BladeRunnersQuestions???Add photo???