International delegates have visited some of the city’s key social enterprises as part of a forum in Brisbane.
Mayor Darren Power said the city was honoured to be part of the Social Enterprise World Forum as an exhibition and tour partner.
Up to 50 people, including a number from Canada’s Buy Social, Scotland’s Highlands & Islands Enterprise and delegates from England, took part in today’s Logan Bus Tour Fringe Event.
The delegates travelled around the city for a first-hand look at Substation33, yourtown, The Centre for Women & Co. and Spirits of the Red Sand.
Cr Power said social enterprises played an important role in the City of Logan with many providing residents with employment, opportunities and a new start.
“We are proud of the work our social enterprises are doing and excited to be sharing that with forum representatives, especially those from overseas,” he said.
“We want to give them an insight into how these important social enterprises function and highlight their success stories.”
The Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) Australia has attracted about 2000 people with a further 6000 participants expected to take part online.
It brings together social enterprise practitioners, policymakers, corporate and public sector supporters, academics and social investors.
