Nourishment Nook Retail Collective

In September of 2023 a group of Capstone/Enactus NAIT students started work on a plan to reimagine the Glenrose corner store. Based on successful prototyping using a popup proof of concept model, Enactus NAIT, through a purpose built not-for-profit, ran a joint venture with Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) to pilot and refine the business model over an eight month period from May to December 2024.
To move this project forward, a full-time manager and business strategist was hired. This was a perfect role for a NAIT Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op student. This manager was responsible for scaling the project from pop-ups to full operations and guiding it through the pilot period to a permanent operation that meets the objectives outlined below. This student was guided and supported by GRH leadership, Enactus NAIT, the Mawji Centre for Student Entrepreneurship, and faculty advisors.
Starting in January ENAA (the not-for-profit) proposes to hire another Co-op student to continue innovating the operation by researching, developing, and implementing an e-commerce platform, expanding vendor relations, and enhancing volunteer participation.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kennedy Farnell;Nicole Schoepp;Keven McGhan

Student:

Partner:

15999430 Canada Society (ENAA)

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Program: