On Mar 15 representatives of local community based organizations and worker owned cooperatives will be discussing Cooperative and Local Economics.
Presenters: include AK Press, Arizmendi and WAGES cooperatives.
What will be discussed: The presenters will make presentations of their inspiring work and innovative business models Then a discussion about the importance of promoting local sustainability in a climate of great economic variability will follow.
Discussion items: A lively audience with relevant questions and contemplations to get the juices flowing is requested. Some of things they will be looking to discuss include:
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What would it be like to have a working environment with no boss?
Does profit have to be the bottom line?
What does it take to make community currencies work?
Can we create successful alternatives to corporate globalization?
Venue: Merritt College (link to directions below)
Permaculture Design Course
Time: Thursday evening, March 15th 6:30 – 8:15
Directions: Once you make that initial left turn onto Merritt College campus, you will take an
immediate left turn at the Children’s Center and continue up the hill to the left until you come to the Landscape Horticulture Building. We are in room 108, just through the main entrance corridor and to the left.
For more info: Kait Singley 510-449-1055
