LIVING ECONOMIES 2011 : PLACE MATTERS
Connecting Local Economies, Restoring Natural Capital, Building Community
The 9th Annual BALLE Business Conference
June 14-17, Bellingham, Washington
The BALLE Business Conference is happening now! We invite your communities to join BALLE's hometown community of Bellingham, Washington for our 9th Annual BALLE Business Conference!
When: Wednesday, June 15 to Friday, June 17, 2011 (pre-conference events will begin on Tuesday, June 14)
Conference Venue: Western Washington University
Register Now Onsite!
Conference Overview
The new economy is being shaped at the grassroots level. Connect, share and learn from 700 pioneering business owners and investors, elected officials, philanthropists, economic development professionals and local BALLE network leaders as we spotlight the most innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to growing healthy, resilient local economies.
The conference will feature:
- 80 speakers
- 16 main-stage events and off-site celebrations
- 24 breakout sessions
- 3 local living economy tours
3 pre-conference workshop intensives:
- Accelerating Community Capital
- How to Build a BALLE Network
- The Network Leaders Exchange
3 local living economy tours:
Hosted by local network partner Sustainable Connections.
Details and registration to be announced in the coming months.
Details and registration to be announced in the coming months.
We are excited to co-host the conference with local BALLE network, Sustainable Connections. Watch an inspiring video about their innovative work and the local living economy in Bellingham.
Who should attend the BALLE business conference?
The BALLE business conference brings together independent business owners and innovators, local living economy entrepreneurs, community investors, government economic development professionals and sustainability leaders. The conference also connects leaders from current BALLE networks, potential network leaders and community activists. The content is developed to focus on the synergies and success stories of the local living economies movement.
The BALLE business conference brings together independent business owners and innovators, local living economy entrepreneurs, community investors, government economic development professionals and sustainability leaders. The conference also connects leaders from current BALLE networks, potential network leaders and community activists. The content is developed to focus on the synergies and success stories of the local living economies movement.
