Enactus Canada National Champions, Ryerson University, are on the road to 2013 Enactus World Cup.
Before they take on the world in Cancun, Enactus Ryerson is demonstrating to Canada how they won the national title. This week, Enactus Ryerson visits Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto on a Showcase of Champions.
The annual Enactus Canada Showcase of Champions is a nationwide tour, where the Enactus National Champions present the impact they have made in individual lives and local economies through their community empowerment projects.
Enactus Canada is liveblogging the 2013 experience. Follow the adventures this week at @Enactus_Canada and see photos on the Enactus Canada Facebook page.
Vancouver, B.C.
Sunday, September, 22nd
Enactus Canada national office staff and Enactus Ryerson arrive in Vancouver.
The team spends the day sightseeing in the city.
Day one ends with dinner, as the team gets ready to start the Showcase of Champions tour in the morning!
Monday, September 23rd
The team spends the morning preparing for their first presentation of the Showcase.
Over lunch, Enactus Ryerson shares their story with TELUS executives and staff in Vancouver.
In the afternoon, the team tours the TELUS Innovation Centre to see the very latest data and IP communications technology.
Calgary, AB
Tuesday, September 24th
The team starts their day in Calgary with Nexen, personally introducing the company to Enactus for the first time.
The afternoon is spent discussing community empowerment with our friends at Scotiabank in Calgary.
Before heading home to Toronto, the team stops in for a beer at Big Rock Brewery with Enactus Canada Board Director, Bob Sartor.
Toronto, ON
Wednesday, September 25th
After touring the west coast, Enactus Canada staff and the Ryerson team return home to Toronto. But just because they are back on home turf does not mean the team is slowing down.
On Wednesday afternoon, Enactus Ryerson (also Scotiabank EcoLiving National Champions) shares their full portfolio of projects with the Scotiabank team in Toronto.
Thursday, September 26th
The team begins the last day of the Showcase of Champions with the Genworth Canada team in Oakville, Ontario.
They spend the afternoon receiving coaching lessons on public speaking and preparing for their global presentation
The evening – and the entire Showcase of Champions – is capped off with a wonderful reception hosted by KPMG LLP and Willy Kruh, Enactus Canada Director and Global Chairman, Consumer Markets, National Leader, High Growth Markets, Canada, KPMG LLP.
Thank you to all of our corporate partners who hosted Enactus Canada throughout the Showcase of Champions. Because of your support, Enactus Ryerson is ready to represent Canada at the 2013 Enactus World Cup.