2012 Business Conference
Real Prosperity Starts Here
May 15-19, 2012 in Grand Rapids, MI
The 2012 BALLE Business Conference: Real Prosperity Starts Here connects you to the best people, resources and ideas to unleash local prosperity. Join more than 700 community innovators, business owners, and investors to:
- Learn from pioneering entrepreneurs what business practices have the most triple bottom line impact
- Network with the nation's local movement founders and visionaries
- Witness how the latest community capital techniques are transforming the local economy landscape
- Catch the latest local business developments in public policy and economic development
- Be inspired by local, community-supported everything: food, finance, manufacturing, energy, retail, and more
PREVIEW THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM HERE
Learn more about pricing, registration procedures, lodging and other details on our conference FAQ, including last-minute housing ideas!
Real Prosperity Starts Here is proud to be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, named “America’s Greenest City” by Fast Company magazine. As home to nationally acclaimed BALLE network and conference cohost, Local First West Michigan, Grand Rapids has put apathy, malaise and economic decline on the ropes, and you don’t want to miss the final round.
Video: The BALLE Conference Experience
Past Attendees Describe the Conference
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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...
