Saturday, February 14, 2004
MicroBusiness / MicroLoans
The Entrepreneurial Training Program
PORTLAND, OR, Feb. 10, 2004 (Neighbourhood Pride Team) - Entrepreneurs and visionaries welcome the opportunity to realize their dreams by making concrete business plans. The Entrepreneurial Training Program offers an exciting opportunity for SE Portland residents to fulfill their dreams of owning a business. The 10 week class guides students through all the steps of writing a business plan - market research, cash flow projections and product development. Students learn management skills and practice productive goal setting techniques.
http://www.neighborhoodpride.org/entrepttrainingprogram.htm
The Entrepreneurial Training Program
PORTLAND, OR, Feb. 10, 2004 (Neighbourhood Pride Team) - Entrepreneurs and visionaries welcome the opportunity to realize their dreams by making concrete business plans. The Entrepreneurial Training Program offers an exciting opportunity for SE Portland residents to fulfill their dreams of owning a business. The 10 week class guides students through all the steps of writing a business plan - market research, cash flow projections and product development. Students learn management skills and practice productive goal setting techniques.
http://www.neighborhoodpride.org/entrepttrainingprogram.htm
Regional Self-reliance
The Future Abundant Sourcebook
COLORADO, Feb. 12, 2004 (CSF) - "The Future is Abundant is a sourcebook for survival. It reports on a new agriculture which unites plants, animals and human communities in a productive, integrated whole. It is also an invitation to join us in creating a sustainable society based on environmentally sound approaches to the production of food, fuel, clothing, and shelter. "Set in the Pacific Northwest, The Future is Abundant is a resource and a model for everyone seeking regional self-reliance. “ The Future is Abundant was published by Tilth in 1982. They are now known as Washington Tilth, and can be contacted at: Washington Tilth , P.O. Box 85056, Seattle, Washington 98145-1056 or by telephone at 206-892-3952. To read excerpts, see http://csf.colorado.edu/perma/tilth/ .
The Future Abundant Sourcebook
COLORADO, Feb. 12, 2004 (CSF) - "The Future is Abundant is a sourcebook for survival. It reports on a new agriculture which unites plants, animals and human communities in a productive, integrated whole. It is also an invitation to join us in creating a sustainable society based on environmentally sound approaches to the production of food, fuel, clothing, and shelter. "Set in the Pacific Northwest, The Future is Abundant is a resource and a model for everyone seeking regional self-reliance. “ The Future is Abundant was published by Tilth in 1982. They are now known as Washington Tilth, and can be contacted at: Washington Tilth , P.O. Box 85056, Seattle, Washington 98145-1056 or by telephone at 206-892-3952. To read excerpts, see http://csf.colorado.edu/perma/tilth/ .
Sunday, February 08, 2004
Locally Owned Food Production
Small Scale Food Processor Association
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC (Ref. courtesy Left Coast News) - THIS MONTH'S ON-LINE NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE at http://www.ssfpa.net/Newsletters/sound_bits.htm.Or contact the association at: Small Scale Food Processor Association, RR #1, Site 43, Comp 53, Fanny Bay, BC V0R 1W0; 250-335-3001 or 250-973-6952; cell 250-361-6639; Email: frank@ssfpa.net or memdev@ssfpa.net Website: http://www.ssfpa.net.
Small Scale Food Processor Association
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC (Ref. courtesy Left Coast News) - THIS MONTH'S ON-LINE NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE at http://www.ssfpa.net/Newsletters/sound_bits.htm.Or contact the association at: Small Scale Food Processor Association, RR #1, Site 43, Comp 53, Fanny Bay, BC V0R 1W0; 250-335-3001 or 250-973-6952; cell 250-361-6639; Email: frank@ssfpa.net or memdev@ssfpa.net Website: http://www.ssfpa.net.
Local Living Economies / Alliances and Cooperatives
Buy Local Campaign Launched in Northwest Washington
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Feb. 2004 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage, Issue #18) - More than 250 independent businesses in and around the city of Bellingham in northwest Washington have joined together to urge residents to "think local first" when shopping. Tor read more, click and scroll down. Promoting Independent Businesses slide show.
Buy Local Campaign Launched in Northwest Washington
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Feb. 2004 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage, Issue #18) - More than 250 independent businesses in and around the city of Bellingham in northwest Washington have joined together to urge residents to "think local first" when shopping. Tor read more, click and scroll down. Promoting Independent Businesses slide show.
Local Living Economies
Brattleboro Group Urges Residents to Support Local Merchants
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Feb. 2004 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage)- Last year when Home Depot announced that it would open in a former Ames department store building in Brattleboro, Vermont, a group of residents organized a campaign urging people to avoid the store and continue supporting their hometown merchants. BrattPower: Supporting Our Local Economy .
Brattleboro Group Urges Residents to Support Local Merchants
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Feb. 2004 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage)- Last year when Home Depot announced that it would open in a former Ames department store building in Brattleboro, Vermont, a group of residents organized a campaign urging people to avoid the store and continue supporting their hometown merchants. BrattPower: Supporting Our Local Economy .
Stewardship / Be the Change / Simple Living
Just do it!
MAGAZINE Reference, Feb. 08, 2004 (CIP & Living Lightly on the Earth, Issue 26 - Winter 2003) - Sleeping in a wood-clad, grass-roofed eco-lodge; waking to the sight of the elegantly turning wind turbine on the near horizon; the hardest decision of the day choosing between the fair trade tea or coffee, a host of herbal teas, and a selection of organic milks – dairy or otherwise; tucking in to delicious organic, locally grown food; sharing stories of endeavour and hope; making new friends; finding new business partners; receiving renewed inspiration and determination. To read more, click Features and scroll ....
Just do it!
MAGAZINE Reference, Feb. 08, 2004 (CIP & Living Lightly on the Earth, Issue 26 - Winter 2003) - Sleeping in a wood-clad, grass-roofed eco-lodge; waking to the sight of the elegantly turning wind turbine on the near horizon; the hardest decision of the day choosing between the fair trade tea or coffee, a host of herbal teas, and a selection of organic milks – dairy or otherwise; tucking in to delicious organic, locally grown food; sharing stories of endeavour and hope; making new friends; finding new business partners; receiving renewed inspiration and determination. To read more, click Features and scroll ....
