A Conversation: Strengthening our Local Economy

Keeping our money local and building our communities!

Thursday, May 13 - 7 - 9 p.m. at 2231 N. High St. Room 100 - Northwood Medical Bldg. Parking in rear.

Are you eager to support local businesses? To fund social change work so needed in our communities? Join in a conversation of strategies and actions to strengthen our local economy. Panelists will share their efforts, and we'll consider how to broaden the base for a healthy local economy.

  • Bob Leighty - Manager of Growing Entrepreneurs Initiative, Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI)
  • Todd Mills - Development Director, Local Matters
  • Mayda Sanchez-Shingler - Urban farmer and Board member, Farmer's Market Management Network, Inc.
  • Alex Rider - Co-founder, Small Business Beanstalk
  • Chuck Lynd - Board member, Clintonville Community Market
  • Gary Weaver - Clintonville Branch Mgr., Kemba Financial Credit Union

Co-sponsored with the Clintonville Community Market. For more information, contact Marilyn Welker - 447-0296; mwelker@ctcn.net.