Zita Cobb

Zita Cobb, CM, is a Canadian businesswoman and social entrepreneur[1][2] who grew up on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, a small outport fishing community off the North Atlantic Ocean.[3]

Zita is the co-founder and CEO of the registered Canadian charity, Shorefast, which she launched with her brothers Anthony and Alan Cobb, on Fogo Island in 2004.[2][4][5] She is also the Innkeeper of world-renowned Fogo Island Inn.[6]

Zita has been recognized for her significant contributions to the Canadian economy and business world garnering awards such as the Order of Canada (2016)[7][8] and induction into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame (2021) with special distinction as the first social entrepreneur to be included within its ranks.[9][10][11]

Since its inception, Shorefast has been on a mission to help build a resilient community economy on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, and adapt those learnings to foster economically empowered communities across Canada.[3][12]

Building from Pilot learnings and active practice on Fogo Island, Shorefast established The Shorefast Network for Place-Based Economies, housing resources and opportunities for businesses, government bodies, and community members to learn, share, and connect on how to operate with a place-centric focus in economic development.[13]

Zita Cobb volunteers her full time to Shorefast.[3]

  1. ^ Paterson, Lisa (25 October 2015). "Fogo Island economic success 'absolutely transferable,' Zita Cobb says". CBC News. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Zita Cobb's 'social entrepreneurship' recognized with honorary degree". CBC News. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Thomas d'Aquino Lecture on Leadership". Ivey Business School. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  4. ^ "Shorefast Foundation". Shorefast Foundation. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  5. ^ Mohamed, Farah (3 September 2012). "Millionaire returns home to Fogo Island to help". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
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  12. ^ Pagliacolo, Elizabeth (2023-03-02). "On the 10th Anniversary of the Fogo Island Inn, Zita Cobb Is Still Building Community". Azure Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  13. ^ "Fogo Island Inn founder Zita Cobb is coming to save your town too".