Think Columbus First will be well represented at this important national conference on the local economy movement.
From livingeconomies.org:
“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.”
Two SOLE steering Committee members will be presenting at BALLE: Wolf Starr, representing SBB, and Oron Benary, representing Brother Drake Meadery. Chuck Lynd, Chair of SOLE Steering Committee, will also be attending along with Todd Mills, representing Local Matters and Bob Leighty, representing Food Start! and the Parsons Avenue Merchants Association (PAMA).
Bill Lafayette, owner of the consulting firm, Regionomics, will also be attending this year. Bill was formerly the chief economist for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.
This is an exciting time for our efforts to expand awareness of supporting our local economy! Help pass the word along about what we do by checking us out on Facebook.
For more information, contact Chuck Lynd <chuck.lynd@gmail.com> or call 614-354-6172.