Supporting Local, Living Economies
The economy has gone global, and there’s no going back. But that doesn’t mean that we should abandon local economies. Buying from “Main Street” helps small businesses continue to innovate and keeps cash in the pockets of friends and neighbors. This sort of economic interdependence strengthens the community and tends to lead to greater happiness for everyone involved.
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The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) is North America's fastest growing network of socially responsible businesses, comprised of over 80 community networks in 30 U.S. states and Canadian provinces representing over 22,000 independent business members. Learn more.
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Read David Korten's essay: "Lighting the Way to a New Economy"
Endnotes & References
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