[OKC] FW: Money Matters: Join the Next Conference Call!

Thu Aug 18 11:19:39 PDT 2011

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Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 1:00 PM
To: Shauna Struby
Subject: Money Matters: Join the Next Conference Call!

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 Local Currency & Finance
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Steer the change

Next Call:

August 25

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0125> Money Matters: Join the Conversation About Local Finance and Currency 

Your wallet may be stuffed with greenbacks, but they're not the only
currency around. 

Join the second call in our Local Economies
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give your community a better return than the dollar.

Next Call
Thursday, August 25, 2011
4-5 PM EDT

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Featuring:

*	Susan Witt
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*	Trexler Proffitt
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You’ll hear about examples of local currency and investment programs across
the country that encourage people to shop locally, that reflect local
traditions and customs, and that help small businesses start up and expand.
And you’ll hear about the benefits and challenges of different types of
local finance programs, which can help you decide whether one is right for
your community.

Don’t forget to register for the two remaining calls
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*	Fostering Entrepreneurship – September 22, 2011
*	Green Economies – October 27, 2011

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TAKE ACTION

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If you want to try a local finance project yourself, consider Time Banking.
Download a DIY TimeBanking Toolkit and join the forum at timebanks.org. 

RESOURCE

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Connect with local currency programs in the U.S. and abroad through this
directory from the E.F. Schumacher Society. 

CALL IN REVIEW

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Don’t miss out on the first call in our Local Economies series. Get the
podcast and notes from this inspiring hour with one of today’s leading
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