Wendell Berry on the Importance of Local, Sustainable Economies
(posted on May 12 2012)
National Endowment for the Humanities
Renowned author and farmer Wendell Berry gave the 2012 Jefferson Lecture at the National Endownment for the Humanities, which focused on the importance of place in the economy and in our lives.
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African American Family Businesses Owners Wanted for New Documentary TV Series
(posted on May 11 2012)
Al Roker Entertainment
Al Roker Entertainment is looking for African American-owned family businesses to showcase in a new series.
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Network Spotlight: Dane Buy Local Releases Local Impact Survey
(posted on May 10 2012)
The Cap Times
BALLE network Dane Buy Local recently released the results of a study showing that their members created over 467 jobs in 2011 and paid out over $85 million in salaries.
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How Government Can Unleash Small Business to Grow the Economy
(posted on May 10 2012)
US News
David Brodwin discusses the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadlephia's efforts to streamline local regulations to encourage local entrepreneurship.
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Executive Director Michelle Long to speak at the New Economics Institute's Annual Conference
(Jun 8 2012 - Jun 10 2012)
New Economics Institute
Michelle will be speaking at the New Economics Institute's 'Strategies for a New Economy' Conference June 8-10 at Bard College.
BALLE Accelerating Community Capital Webinar Series
(Jun 12 2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am)
PST
Join us in June for our next Accelerating Community Capital webinar, topic to be announced soon. All webinars are open to the public and take place every second Tuesday of each month at 10am PT...
BALLE Accelerating Community Capital Webinar Series
(Jul 10 2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am)
PST
Join us in July for our monthly Accelerating Community Capital webinar, topic to be announced soon. All webinars are open to he public and take place every second Tuesday of each month at 10am...
BALLE Accelerating Community Capital Webinar Series
(Aug 14 2012 - 10:00am - 11:00am)
PST
Join us in August for our monthly Accelerating Community Capital webinar, topic to be announced soon. All webinars are open to he public and take place every second Tuesday of each month at 10am...
Business leaders from around the country are in Grand Rapids this week to stress the importance of having strong locally owned businesses.
It's part of the tenth annual BALLE Business Conference. BALLE stands for Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. This is the first time the...