‘Community Development Solutions’
News on local, regional efforts by communities, NGOs, local businesses, banks, governments, to become more self-reliant and less dependent on global financial casinos, big banks and Wall Street. Covers local currencies, farmers markets, co-housing, Transition Towns movements, new bioregional urban re-developments and small communities.
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`There’s a Girl Here’ Proves Recipe for Bank Growth in Mideast
By Simon Clark Aug. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Reem Qaraqe was a novelty at the Bethlehem branch of Bank of Palestine Plc, and she says some customers didn’t hide their astonishment. “There’s a girl here,” was a typical remark. “Why?” As the branch’s first female teller, Qaraqe says she quietly fumed as she endured teasing and [...]
Florida Innovation Monthly
Green energy composite materials manufacturer, 5D Composite Inc., is moving manufacturing operations out of Canada and into Florida, creating120 new Florida jobs. (more)BlueChip Energy wins approval to build one of the nation's largest privately-owned solar farms in Florida. (more)Florida's Clean Economy ranks among America's Top 10, [...]
Orwell Watch: Banks Put a Happy Face on Demolishing Foreclosed Homes
Our thanks to Naked Capitalism for uncovering this scam! - Hazel HendersonIn the through the looking glass world of reality according to banks, tearing down foreclosed houses is a good thing. Really.The spin that Bank of America is using to justify the notion of bulldozing buildings is that the houses in question are worth bupkis, say [...]
Insight: Special Conference Announcement
Special Announcement Registration Now Open for 2 Conferences on Co-operationBusiness Succession and Employee Ownership Oct 11-13, 2011: experts share their experiences with co-operatives as a solution to the growing challenge of business succession. North American Worker Co-op Conference Oct 13-15, 2011: an historic occasion to discuss best [...]
Marshall Auerback: There is No Progressive Case for Deficit Cutting – The Myth of the “Virtuous” Clinton Surpluses
An article from Naked CapitalismMarshall Auerback: There is No Progressive Case for Deficit Cutting – The Myth of the “Virtuous” Clinton SurplusesPosted: 17 Jul 2011 10:06 PM PDTBy Marshall Auerback, a portfolio strategist and hedge fund managerFor once, President Obama has sought to address his progressive critics, without [...]
Where is my local farmers market?
Local Farmers MarketsA farmer's market is one in which farmers, growers, or producers from a defined local area sell their own produce directly to the public. They are usually outdoors, in public spaces, and all products sold are grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked, or processed by the farmers. In addition, farmers' markets [...]
Save the Date – for the Slow Money National Gathering
The 3rd Slow Money National Gathering is on the way!We will be making major announcements about this year's National Gathering in coming weeks, including news about our speakers and program:** 100+ leading entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists and activists** 30 breakout sessions, on everything from mission-related investing by [...]
How the Bailout Killed Local Lending — And How Some States Hope to Bring It Back
How the Bailout Killed Local Lending -- And How Some States Hope to Bring It Back Ellen Brown June 27, 2011 http://WebofDebt.com/articles “Wall Street banks have cut back on small business lending… more than double the cutback in overall lending.… options just keep disappearing.”-Elizabeth Warren, Chair of the TARP [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: American Rights at Work Announces New Board Members
Leadership Reflects Diversity of Today’s Workers’ Rights MovementFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2011 CONTACT: Zoe Bridges-Curry (202) 822-2127 x122 zbridges@americanrightsatwork.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view itWashington, D.C. – Today, American Rights at Work [...]
The Global Debt Crisis: How We Got In It And How To Get Out
The Global Debt Crisis: How We Got In It And How To Get Out Ellen Hodgson Brown, J.D. http://WebofDebt.com/articles June 6, 2011 Countries everywhere are facing debt crises today, precipitated by the credit collapse of 2008. Public services are being slashed and public assets are being sold off, in a futile attempt to balance budgets that [...]
