SENI is a social enterprise fully owned and operated by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society. www.success.bc.ca Definition of a Social Enterprise: A Social Enterprise is a business ventures operated by non-profits, whether they are societies, charities, or co-operatives. These businesses sell goods or provide services in the market for the purpose of creating a blended return on investment, both financial and social. Their profits are returned to the business or to a social purpose, rather than maximizing profits to shareholders. Source: Enterprising Non Profits http://www.enterprisingnonprofits.ca/about_social_enterprise/definitions The widest definition: Social enterprises are revenue-generating businesses with a twist. Whether operated by a non-profit organization or by a for-profit company, a social enterprise has two goals: to achieve social, cultural, community economic or environmental outcomes; and, to earn revenue. On the surface, many social enterprises look, feel, and even operate like traditional businesses. But looking more deeply, one discovers the defining characteristics of the social enterprise: mission is at the centre of business, with income generation playing an important supporting role. Source: BC Centre for Social Enterprise http://www.centreforsocialenterprise.com/what.html SENI’s goal is to create a sustainable social enterprise that will provide services, knowledge and resources to individuals who have barriers to employment. All of the profits from training fees, product sales or donations will be reinvested into serving those individuals with barriers to employment.