We are the organization that pioneered the Sustainable Local Economy and “Buy Local” movements in the Portland metro region since 2003, whose mission is to grow and empower the community of locally owned, independent and sustainable businesses in the Portland metropolitan area.  We are a local network of the Business Alliance for a Local Living Economy (BALLE).   Please contact Robyn at 503 232-2943 with any questions.

8th ANNUAL BALLE BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Lighting the Way to a New Economy
MAY 21-23, 2010 
Charleston, South Carolina
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In these uncertain economic times, BALLE is convening the community of business owners and innovation leaders who are proving that things can and should be different!  Our economy ought to be by the people and for the people. The BALLE conference will demonstrate how the new economy is being shaped at the grassroots level in local communities around North America.

Join hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners, BALLE network leaders, economic developers, local government representatives and community connectors, as we explore innovative best practices in growing community health and wealth. Together we will find inspiration, share proven tools and successful programs, and explore how communities (like yours) are stepping forward as leaders of the new economy.