This is not sports-specific but as you will see from the description of the conference there are many relevant ideas that will be discussed.

You can find out all about the conference, which is taking place in Toronto, at http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=751401, with an overview provided below.

Breathing Strategy into Corporate Social Responsibility: The Business Case for Strategic CSR

This conference will bring together some of Canada’s most inspiring business and cause leaders in an engaging dialogue focused on sharing how to:

• Measure the Return on Social Investments (ROSI)
• Design signature CSR programs that stand out
• Focus and align community investment programs with business objectives
• Develop meaningful volunteer programs and stakeholder engagement practices
• Measure the effectiveness of your environmental and social initiatives
• Attract and retain great talent and customers through strategic CSR

Featured Speakers Include:

• Martin Connell, Co-Founder of Ace Bakery, past chair of the Canadian Center for Philanthropy
• Don Green, Co-Founder, ROOTS
• Andy Macaulay, Co-Founder and CEO, Zig
• Heather Reisman, Founder and CEO of Indigo Books & Music
• Gavin Thompson, Director of Corporate Citizenship, Microsoft Canada
• Bob Willard, Environmental Expert and bestselling author of The Sustainability Advantage

This is a not for profit event. Proceeds are shared amongst the non-profits and charities being profiled during the conference.

Very limited Seating. This event will sell out.