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WHAT WE DO
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The Institute brings together economic actors from communities, governments, and markets to develop, refine, and expand place-based approaches.
Through structured learning exchanges, virtual resource sharing, and in-person convenings, places across Canada gain the knowledge they need to shape their own economic futures.
Shorenet
A dynamic, decentralized network of practitioners, connecting places from across Canada to advance place-based economic development.
Is your place interested in helping shape the future of Shorenet?
Pre-register your interest in joining ShorenetFogo Sessions
Fogo Sessions are four-day intensive workshops dedicated to exploring place-based economic development practices. These events are run by the team at the Shorefast Institute and can be customized to meet the needs of your organization. The Fogo Sessions are held at the Fogo Island Inn in November and March, when the Inn is closed to regular guest stays. Please reach out for more information.
Download the Fogo Sessions Overview (PDF)Shorenet Member Communities
Each year, the Shorefast Institute partners closely with a range of communities from across the country to share and distill practices for place-based economic development. Please contact us if your community is interested in partnering in the future.
"Shorefast’s Community Economies Pilot was a ground-up approach to learning how community economies are organized, the challenges they share, and the common ways of collectively creating action to overcome barriers and rise to meet opportunities.”
- Emilie de Rosenroll, Founding CEO of South Island Prosperity Partnership
Community Economies
"The Pilot helped us catalyze ‘THRIVE Prince Edward County’, a community-led process of discovery and planning for the socio-economic future of our community.”
- Brian Beiles, President, The County Foundation
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