May 1, the Center for Social Innovation NYC opened its doors. SocialBusiness.org has covered the Centre for Social Innovation many times before. In March of 2011, we interviewed Eli Malinsky, the hub's director. We also heard Tonya Surman, the founder, address the 2011 Social Finance Forum discussing how to create community bonds. And just in the past couple months, we featured CSI's Catalyst, an online program that fosters funding for social initiatives.
As such, it's an exciting time for the Toronto-based organization that has a knack for supporting communities and now, across borders.
Contact Information
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Collaborative Workspace Launches
The Center for Social Innovation NYC Opened Earlier This Month
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Workspaces - The launch of the Center for Social Innovation NYC highlights the growing trend of collaborative workspaces that support communities and social initiatives.
2. Cross-border Support - The expansion of the Toronto-based Center for Social Innovation to New York City reflects the trend of organizations providing support and resources across borders.
3. Online Funding Platforms - CSI's Catalyst, an online program for funding social initiatives, showcases the trend of using digital platforms to foster collaboration and financial support for social projects.
Industry Implications
1. Community Development - The Center for Social Innovation NYC provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the community development industry by offering a collaborative workspace and resources for social initiatives.
2. Nonprofit and Social Entrepreneurship - The launch of the Center for Social Innovation NYC presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the nonprofit and social entrepreneurship sector, offering a supportive environment and online funding platform.
3. Co-working Spaces - The Center for Social Innovation NYC taps into the co-working industry by providing a collaborative workspace that fosters community engagement and social impact.