Connected Local Economies
with Michael H. Shuma
2013, Summit Charting BC's Economic Future, Cities, Community Building, Economy
What makes a thriving economy that builds connections between people and the places they live?
We had an engaging and interactive evening with economist, attorney, and award-winning author . Mr. Shuman shared his thoughts on economic development as practiced today, and set out an alternative set of principles and practices involving a local living economies approach that focuses on local business and an entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports them.
After the presentation, led the audience through a nerd jam! The audience broke into teams of 6 鈥� 8 people and tackled ten different economic design challenges. A is a tried tested and true method for collaborative brainstorming and innovation. The cornerstone of the process is Collaborative Rapid Idea Generation, Participant Empowerment and Fun!
鈥淢any people have critically examined economics on the basis of social outcomes, inequality, climate change and so on. But only Michael Shuman has examined two different approaches: 'attract and retain' versus 'local living economy' on the basis of jobs, wealth and competitiveness. Better still, Michael Shuman has taken great care to present in a way that speaks to the concerns of real people. With his somewhat quirky sense of humour, Michael will present compelling data, great examples, & a crisp framework for building local living economies.鈥� Nicole Chaland, Program Director,
Event entry was by donation, and all proceeds went to support the bursary program for 丁香园AV鈥檚 Certificate Program for Community Economic Development.
Vancouver
6:00 p.m. (PT)
500 Granville Street, Vancouver
Room 1200
Victoria
6:00 p.m. (PT)
1415 Broad Street, Victoria
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