The Rix Center, with its partners in education and business, works to develop and engage new and existing capacity, to create value in the community by …connecting for good®.
The Rix Center is inspired by the late Dr. Don Rix, chair of The Vancouver Board of Trade (2008-09), and a number of great thinkers and past Vancouver Board of Trade visitors – among them Robert Putnam, Bill Clinton, Peter Senge, John Helliwell, John Elkington, Klaus Schwab and Stephen Covey – to advance the initiative of engaged corporate citizenship by business, and engaged community leadership by individuals, from volunteerism to philanthropy. The end product is value for all; individual, corporate and community well-being.
What does The Rix Center do?
The Rix Center acknowledges outstanding corporate and community members that are engaged leaders in the community – through the annual Engaged Corporate Citizenship Award and Engaged Citizenship Award.
The Rix Center is a major supporter of events that foster engagement and community involvement, including such events offered by The Vancouver Board of Trade and other organizations.
The Rix Center website is a knowledge hub for the latest research on corporate citizenship and engaged leadership. Research is conducted by The Rix Center to evaluate corporate citizenship and community engagement practices.
Engaging youth: Rix Center Affiliated Programs
Leaders of Tomorrow Mentorship Program (LOT) is for final-year, post-secondary students who are members of The Vancouver Board of Trade for one year and receive the assistance of a mentor. They become engaged in the public policy work of The Board and have the opportunity to build their network in the business community and develop leadership and connectorship skills.
Company of Young Professionals (CYP) for new graduates in their first or second jobs (under the age 32) offers a three-year program leading to an Engaged Leadership Certificate through training provided by the Rix Center.
Participants are required to earn credits to graduate from both programs.
Why should I be involved in The Rix Center?
Demonstrate your commitment as a leader in corporate citizenship and make a difference. Contribute to the future development of your community by assisting others in becoming engaged leaders and contributing corporate citizens.
There are countless benefits for individuals and businesses that participate in events, research and programs offered through The Rix Center.
These benefits include:
- Enhancing employee engagement
- Advancing business sustainability
- Connecting with education and community leaders
- Contributing to a sustainable community.
