The role of business in community change and solving problems such as poverty is complex but absolutely essential. Listen to this call as Mark Chamberlain is president of Trivaris Limited in Hamilton, Ontario, shares his experience in operating a successful business as well as participating in the complex problems facing his community.

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The role of business in community change and solving problems such as poverty is complex but absolutely essential.  Listen to this call as Mark Chamberlain, president of Trivaris Limited in Hamilton, Ontario, shares his experience in operating a successful business as well as participating in the complex problems facing his community. Mark's passion is driving innovative community development. He is the past chair of the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction and serves on the National Council on Welfare among many other prominent roles.

Hear what motivated Mark to get involved in community change efforts in Hamilton and what he learned as he chaired the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction through its start-up and first working phase.  Mark speaks about how his business acumen and leadership contributes to his high level of engagement in a variety of provincial and even national poverty reduction endeavours.  Mark has a unique lens on the challenges and opportunities of working across a community to drive larger scale changes listen as he shares these thoughts. 

In this podcast Mark also shares his advice for other business leaders as well as community leaders hoping to engage business in their change efforts. 

Those who participated in the tele-learning call were able to ask questions of Mark.  Listen to their questions and Mark’s answers below.