CRCE Launch Event

DeGroote School of Business

Join us for the launch of The Centre for Research on Community Oriented Entrepreneurship (CRCE).

Phoenix Craft House and Grill

What started as an incubator focused on community-based sustainable entrepreneurship has become McMaster University’s newest research centre.Join us in person at the Phoenix Craft House and Grill for this celebratory event! Complimentary light refreshments will be available.The launch event will include a presentation and conversation with members of the Office of the Vice President Research, the DeGroote Office of the Dean, the research team inclusive of students, and the center’s local and international network.There is no cost to attend this event; however, registration is kindly required.

Led by DeGroote School of Business Professor Benson Honig, the CRCE conducts interdisciplinary and partnership-based research that supports small and medium businesses often led by marginalized and/or minority entrepreneurs. The CRCE examines problems creatively and leverages constraints to foster innovative business solutions. Who Should Attend?• McMaster Researchers• DeGroote Faculty, Staff, and Alumni• RCI Directors• Industry, non-profit, and community partnersAbout CRCE:The CRCE's mission will build on research initiated through Dr. Honig’s virtual incubator, the <a href="https://www.reframery.org/" title="https://www.reframery.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Reframery</a>. By expanding its work with marginalized persons worldwide, CRCE’s ultimate goal is to positively impact entrepreneurs as measured by their quality of life, employment, income, community development, sustainability, and personal and community health and well-being.CRCE works alongside entrepreneurs in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Kenya, and Poland, while expanding to other countries inclusive of Australia. Much of the community engagement and associated research involves not only academics but also participation from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community stakeholders that support the entrepreneurship ecosystem.If you have any further questions about the CRCE, you are welcome to email: Javid Nafari (nafarij@mcmaster.ca) and any questions regarding this event can be forwarded to Kaitlin Wynia Baluk (wyniak@mcmaster.ca).

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