Last week I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the 9th Annual BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) conference in beautiful (albeit cold) Bellingham, WA. For those of you who don't know, LLF is one of over 80 networks around North America working to create a new paradigm, one that embraces an economic system that is good for our community, environment and the people who live in our great place.
With over 600 in attendance we heard from thought leaders like Naomi Klein, Author of the Shock Doctrine, Peter Buffet (NoVo Foundation), and David Berge of Vancity on topics ranging from Community Capital to Farm to School. It's amazing to think of the scope of work and range of opportunities that are in front of us when building a strong local economy. Local manufacturing and local investing are as key to our success in creating sustainable communities as investing in local agriculture and supporting local businesses.
My commitment to LLF and the mission of changing the existing model of economic development is stronger than ever! I hope you will join me, our board, staff and amazing group of members in creating the change we want to see in the world!
Jamee
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