Learning from Rural

Roz Lockyer, founder and Chief Executive Officer PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise, shares how
Rural economic development organizations have always been leading edge as they live on the edge.
When speaking with someone in a rural context who has done something that would be considered "innovative" in an urban or suburban context, their response "that's just the way we do things". We hope you will walk away with eyes wide open that every neighbourhood (or community) already has what they need.

What is Hopeful Economics Podcast?

“Hopeful Economics” is a way of looking at the world of the assets and abundance that it has and making that work for everyone. With an incredible lineup of speakers, you’ll dive deep into the relationship between social enterprise and faith. You’ll learn about the economic impact of churches and how to pitch your community of faith to form new partnerships.