What are some examples of social enterprise projects nationwide and in my own community?
• The REDF’s New Social Entrepreneurs includes a number of detailed case studies and summaries. These profiles include detailed discussion of the enterprise, organizational and financial issues, and “lessons learned.” • The Social Enterprise Directory assembled by the Social Enterprise Alliance and Community Wealth Ventures is an on-line database containing information about nonprofit organizations with business ventures and strategic alliances. Search the database or add a profile of your own nonprofit enterprise. Local • In addition to the well-known retail resale centers, the local Goodwill Services of Southeastern Wisconsin and Chicago, Inc. is a national leader in developing job training programs in the commercial services industry which generate revenue for the organization itself. • La Causa, Inc., located on Milwaukee’s south side, imports Mexican art, furniture and gifts for wholesale and retail distribution. The gallery and warehouse have also become an integral component of
