Purpose Connections: Rolling Up Their Sleeves - Leaders Using Business to Change the World

Real change doesn't happen through good intentions alone, it happens when leaders are willing to rethink how business is done. Across Canada, a growing number of business leaders are proving that putting people, communities, and the planet at the centre of decision-making isn't a compromise, it's a competitive advantage. They're building resilient businesses while creating lasting social and environmental value. Join Sparx Publishing Group and Tessa Vanderkop for an inspiring conversation with Richard Kouwenhoven, President & CEO of Hemlock Printers, Beverley Dondale, CEO of Alpha Select Production & Services, and Irina McKenzie, Founder of FABCYCLE, as they share how they're challenging conventional business models, embedding purpose into their organizations, and demonstrating that doing business differently is the future of business. Whether you're leading a company, building a movement, or simply curious about what purpose looks like in practice, you'll leave with practical insights and renewed optimism about what's possible.