Registration is now open!
Sign up, the discount rate of $445 lasts until April 30th, 2008.

Pre-Conference Seminars June 5 | Main Conference June 5 -7

The Sixth Annual BALLE Conference will feature pioneers of the local green economy – those who say, “My business is the most powerful way for me to express my values, serve my community, and make a contribution to a healthier natural environment.”

Hundreds of business owners and entrepreneurs, BALLE network leaders, economic development professionals, and local government officials will gather on the campus of Boston University to discuss emerging opportunities to create jobs and grow community wealth through networks of locally owned businesses.

Early-bird discounts
As usual, early registrants get the best deal - $200 off full registration! So please, get all your friends and colleagues to register early for the conference and pre-conference seminars.

Save on housing
Sign up for guaranteed housing on BU's campus before January 15.

We have secured some of the finest cost-effective housing available in the Boston area - BU's new tower suites with stunning views of the Charles River. These spots will go quickly, as our deadline to fill the rooms is early January. Rooms are $75 per night and available for two, three or four nights.

Hear exciting speakers
We are continuing to add great speakers to our line-up, which will be posted on our website, so stay tuned.

Topics will include:

• Successful Local First Campaigns
• Profitable Green Business Solutions
• BALLE Models for Economic Development
• Financing Your Community Business
• BALLE and the Global Economy
• and so much more!

Time to shine
2007 has seen incredible growth in public awareness about the power of "local." Shortened supply chains, energy independence, and green collar jobs are proving essential to confronting climate change and creating a just economy for all. Discover how together, communities and independent businesses are learning to Grow Deep.

The 2008 conference is set to be our largest yet. We have limited space and we're expecting to sell out the conference this year, so register early to ensure you don't miss this important event.

For complete event details, click here.

To learn more about BALLE, visit our website at LivingEconomies.org

Please click here to Register Today.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Bill McKibben
founder,
Step It Up,
author,
Deep Economy

Congressman Ed Markey*
chairman,
House Select
Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming

Majora Carter
founder,
Sustainable South Bronx

Judy Wicks
White Dog Cafe,
co-founder,
BALLE

David Korten
Yes! Magazine,
author,
The Great Turning

Michael Shuman
author,
The Small-Mart Revolution

Michelle Long
board chair,
BALLE,
founder,
Sustainable Connections

Laury Hammel
Longfellow Clubs,
co-founder,
BALLE

Don Shaffer
Comet Skateboards,
president,
RSF Social Finance

Manuel Hidalgo
executive director,
Latino Economic Development Corporation

*invited