What We Do

SEF Canada assists communities in the development of sustainable economic futures.

Our Mission

Our mission is to assist communities with identifying the development of sustainable economies through Entrepreneurial Development with outcomes that last far into the future and result in tangible benefits for everyone.

Our vision is to become the largest provider of Entrepreneurial Development through uniting passion and skill in every individual across the globe who desires to own their own business benefiting the communities at large.

“The costs of this project are minimal compared to the benefits and that right now it is paramount for mining companies to create as many jobs outside the mining industry as inside since projects are short-term. ”

— Chantae Lessard, CSR at Rio Tinto

SEF Canada Ltd. consults and trains in the field of Local Economic Development and Corporate Social Responsibility. Our Entrepreneurial Development Program, or ED, is a community based economic development tool. The power of ED comes from a community’s willingness to support the dreams and aspirations of its citizens.

We consult with governments and corporations in the field of Local Community Development and CSR.
1. We train local leaders, economic development practitioners and personnel involved in sustainable community development.
2. We train the personnel of public/private agencies who are tasked to assist local entrepreneurs in the Universal Management Principles.

We develop entrepreneurial curricula for schools.
1. We write and create white papers on the above subjects for publishing.
2. We address conferences and seminars worldwide.
3. We influence public policy on development and entrepreneurial education.
4. We partner with organizations to deliver workshops.

“I joined the SEF initiative when I saw that it was more than “pie-in-the sky” non-action. What made it right for me was that we actually gave the clients workable solutions”

— Edward Henley, Community Resource Team Member & Entrepreneur

HOW WE DO IT

SEF Canada uses a proven methodology which has been successful in 6 continents. In many instances we partner with local successful trainees in delivering our services.

We visit communities, speak at events, train and mentor passionate people worldwide.
We are affiliated with international companies located in United States, London and Canada.

measuring impact

The multiplier effect is the boost to your local economy that results from locally-owned independent businesses, owners, and employees spending business revenue within the region.

Total economic impact is determined by measuring three components -- the direct, indirect, and induced impacts:

Direct impact is spending done by a business in the local economy to operate the business, including inventory, utilities, equipment and pay to employees.
Indirect impact refers to the conventional multiplier that happens as dollars the local business spends at other area businesses re-circulate.
Induced impact refers to the additional consumer spending that happens as employees, business owners and others spend their income in the local economy.