Call for Presentations: Living Economies Conference

Posted by on December 05, 2010

Living Economies 2011
BALLE Business Conference

Place Matters
June 14-17 Bellingham, WA

REGISTER NOW
http://guest.cvent.com/d/7dq5br

Please join us for the 9th Annual BALLE Business Conference, co-hosted with our local network partner Sustainable Connections in BALLE’s hometown of Bellingham!

The new economy is being shaped from the ground up. Connect, share and learn from 700 pioneering business owners, economic development professionals, elected officials, BALLE network leaders, investors and philanthropists as we spotlight the most innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to growing healthy, resilient local economies.

* 80 speakers
* 16 main-stage events and off-site celebrations
* 24 breakout sessions
* Local Living Economies Expo
* 3 regional Living Economy Tours
* 3 pre-conference workshop intensives: Accelerating Community Capital, How to Build a BALLE Network and the Network Leaders Exchange

Register today to take advantage of our early registration rates. Read more.
http://www.livingeconomies.org/conference-2011#pricing

As one 2010 BALLE conference attendee put it, “BALLE is totally inspiring and the way to the future … I am happy that I made the conference — it was life-changing.”

Confirmed Speakers:
Jason McLennan, CEO, Cascadia Green Building Council
Michael Peck, Founder, MAPA Group (Mondragon)
Meg Wheatley, Co-Founder and President, Berkana Institute
Leslie Christian, CFA, President and CEO, Portfolio 21 Investments
Amanda Maria Edmonds, Executive Director, Growing Hope Center
Marion Kalb, National Farm to School Program Director, Community Food Security Coalition
Helena Norberg-Hodge, Teacher/Activist, The Economics of Happiness

Read more about these speakers.
http://www.livingeconomies.org/conference-2011#speakers

Conference Tracks include:

* A New Economic Agenda for the 21st Century
* Innovative Business Models and Ownership Structures
* Accelerating Community Capital
* Business Case Study Showcase
* The Rise of Collaboration and the Relationship Economy
* Operating and Marketing Successful Triple Bottom Line Businesses

Read more about the Conference program.
http://www.livingeconomies.org/conference-2011#overview

Help us design Living Economies 2011: Place Matters

We are accepting session proposals through January 15, 2011.
Download the full RFP here.
http://www.livingeconomies.org/2011-Session-RFP

Become a Conference Sponsor
Do you have a new program or product for the emerging, sustainable and locally oriented marketplace? The BALLE community represents a targeted opportunity to meet and share market innovations. Learn more about conference sponsorship opportunities.

http://www.livingeconomies.org/conference-2011-sponsors

Beautiful Bellingham
Come visit the gem of the Northwest! Situated on Puget Sound near Mount Baker, Bellingham boasts world-class hiking, mountain biking, and sailing, and can serve as your base to explore the region. Learn why NPR calls Bellingham “the epicenter of a new economic model.”

Early Bird Registration Discounts
Register now and save $150 off the final June registration price! BALLE network leaders receive an additional $50 off of the early bird discount. Volume discounts are available for groups of four or six registrants. Learn more here.

http://www.livingeconomies.org/conference-2011#pricing

We hope to see you there!
The BALLE team

Connecting Local Economies
Restoring Natural Capital
Building Community