SVI would not be able to happen without the generous contributions of our partners, sponsors and supporters. Thank you!

Presenters

Renewal is a collection of organizations that use the powerful tools of business and philanthropy in support of long-term societal solutions. Renewal funds change by providing investments, grants and collaborations in British Columbia and beyond.

SVN inspires a community of business and social leaders to build a just economy and sustainable planet. SVN works to achieve this mission by: providing forums, information, and initiatives that enable leaders to work together to transform the way the world does business; sharing best practices and resources that help companies generate healthy profits and serve the common good; supporting a diverse community of leaders who can affect positive social change through business; creating a vibrant community that nourishes deep and lasting friendships; producing unique conferences that promote the exchange of ideas and encourage the development of relationships and partnerships; and offering programs that support the spiritual, professional, and personal development of our members.

Institute Partners

Vancity was founded in 1946 to provide financial services to people from all walks of life. Since then, it has grown to become the largest credit union in English-speaking Canada, with more than $12.3 billion in assets. Vancity serves more than 414,000 members through 59 branches located throughout Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Squamish and Victoria. Vancity uses a triple bottom line business model, driven not only by a commitment to financial success, but to environmental and social sustainability as well and a commitment to corporate social responsibility, to improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.

Sub Pop Records, a world-renowned independent record label located in Seattle, Washington, was founded in 1988 by Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt. Sub Pop has released more than 700 recordings by artists including Nirvana, Soundgarden, the Postal Service, the Shins, Iron & Wine, Wolf Parade, Flight of the Conchords, Band of Horses, and Fleet Foxes.

Event Partners 

GaiaWorks is a Tokyo-based, Canadian-owned importer and marketer to Japan of environmentally friendly household products. Formed in 1998, our goal has been to leverage wholesome business practices to help reallocate resources toward a more sustainable and compassionate future. With the triple disasters of March 11 in Japan, GaiaWorks is focusing this year on helping the Japanese rebuild and retool for a more holistic triple bottom line approach to business and life. In addition to our enthusiastic sponsorship of SVI Hollyhock, GaiaWorks supports environmental and spiritual activities at Dharma Japan and Clear Sky, meditation centers founded by our spiritual teacher Achariya Doug Duncan Sensei.  http://www.gaiaworks.com

Established in 1976, Horizon Distributors is a privately-owned Canadian company providing Canada’s largest selection of organic and natural products in the dry, chill, frozen and household cleaning categories. During its history, Horizon has emerged as an established industry leader, becoming the preferred distributor to both independent retailers and major natural and mass market grocery chains, including Whole Foods Market®, Choices Markets, the Overwaitea Food Group and an array of natural foods stores, buying clubs, wholesalers, restaurants, bakeries, cafés and commissaries. Horizon is the cornerstone of the Horizon Group, a privately held, national network of Canadian businesses concerned with the distribution, private labelling, import and brand management of organic, natural and gourmet foods, health and beauty aids and nutritional supplements.

Sponsors

Octopus Strategies is an accomplished, international team, focused on helping organizations to achieve world-changing goals and missions. We stand at the forefront of a new era of communication tools and tactics, constantly aware that a good story told well is timeless. We know that passion needs focus to be effective, and we believe success needs a greater purpose to be truly valued. We focus on brand, communication and fundraising strategy. We are inspired by those who have a vision of a world made better by their organizations. 

Co-Sponsors

Hollyhock, Canada's Leading Educational Retreat Centre offers a vast array of programs, welcomes holiday guests and day visitors, and rents its facilities for conferences and private gatherings. From March through November, this unique West Coast ocean-side paradise attracts program and conference participants from around the world. Guests come to develop skills, further professional networks, enliven artistic expression, deepen personal practice, and relax and recharge in a setting of spectacular natural beauty. Hollyhock exists to inspire, nourish and support people who are making the world better. Organic garden inspired cuisine and cozy accommodations augment abundant opportunities for learning, exploration and discovery.

In-Kind Donations

"Octopus Strategies sponsors SVI Hollyhock because it brings together the best of the
21st century, sustainable entrepreneurship in a place that inspires the mind and
nurtures the soul. Calling it a "conference" just doesn't do it justice. No event
so rewardingly provides for entrepreneurs the sustenance, connections,
learning and laughter they need to focus on world-changing missions."

- Mike Rowlands, Octopus Strategies

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Join the incredible list of SVI Sponsors.  For more information, please see SVI 2012 Sponsorship Oppportunities, or email heidi@renewalpartners.com.

To confirm your sponsorship, please fill out the SVI 2012 Sponsorship Confirmation and return in by fax to 604-844-7441 or by email to heidi@renewalpartners.com.