Three economy and money-related workshops at the Common Ground Fair, one each on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, all in the SPA (Social and Political Action) speakers tent (near the SPA information tents). If you are at the fair, come and find out more about these exciting topics.
1. Active Hope and Conscious Consuming, Fri 20 Sep 2024 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Presenter: Mary O’Brien, Hope and Action: An Economy for All. Talk Description: Come learn about movements that are shifting business towards benefiting all people and the planet – including B corporations - and about a Maine based buying guide that promotes buying less, buying local, and the many ways you can buy for social and environmental impact. We’ll put this in a hopeful, values-based framework that sees these movements as part of “the great turning”.
2. What's the Economy for, Anyway?, Sat 21 Sep 2024 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM
Presenter: Larry Dansinger. Talk Description: What is the purpose of our economy now, including our food system? But, what should it be? How can we move from our current economy that works well for some but not for most, to an economy that works for everyone?
3. Move the Money Thru Local Investing, Sun 22 Sep 2024 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Presenters: Larry Dansinger and Mary O’Brien, Move the Money Maine. Talk Description: We’ll explore the powerful and practical strategy of moving money into local communities, where the need and benefits are greatest. Information on how to invest locally and how communities and entrepreneurs can raise funds. From Maine’s Move the Money Network.