Colorado Summit on Community Economic and Environmental Vitality
With in-depth training on developing Buy Local campaigns and Independent Business Alliances
Tuesday, May 27, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Frisco, Colorado
Hoosier room, Summit County Community Center, 151 Peak One Blvd.
970-668-2940
Introduction
Tthis gathering will accelerate the Localization Movement and help connect communities in the Southern Rockies that have launched or are exploring campaigns to help local businesses thrive. A primary focus will be showing participants all the basics needed to effectively execute a "Buy Local" campaign or launch an Independent Business Alliance*.
Taking advantage of the presence of Jeff Milchen and Jennifer Rockne in the Colorado in May (the founders of the Boulder Independent Business Alliance and American Independent Business Alliance), Summit County organizers are hosting this event to tap the experience of AMIBA's staff in working with communities around the country and to share each others’ skills and experience. You also will enjoy the expertise of Michael Kinsley (pdf bio.) of the Rocky Mountain Institute. Michael has helped dozens of U.S. communities improve economic vitality while conserving natural resources and open space. He is the senior consultant for the Rocky Mountain Institute’s Sustainable Communities program.
Purpose
This gathering is for people concerned with supporting local, independent businesses in their communities. Independent Business Alliances and many other groups working on local efforts and those serious about starting to organize such efforts will share ideas, resources, and explore opportunities for collaboration at the regional and state levels.
Specific workshop topics will likely include:
- executing an effective "buy local" campaign
- member recruitment and retention;
- "plugging the leaks" in your local economy to build wealth;
- media skills;
- building the power of your brand;
- non-membership fundraising opportunities;
- effective messaging;
- IBA-specific website tips and tricks
- more (tell us what you want to learn or discuss!)
We also will explore opportunities to share resources and skills across our groups and ways to begin forming a collective voice at the state and regional levels to influence media coverage, political debate and public awareness.
Registration:
Lunch, snacks, and refreshments included
Participant Category |
Early registration rate before May 21 |
Regular rate after May 21 |
Business owners & general public |
$30 |
$50 |
Government employees & staff/board of established business organizations |
$80 |
$100 |
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Invitees of the Summit County IBA (courtesy of a grant from a Summit Co. business owner).
|
$10 |
$10 |
(Secure payment via PayPal, check or money order.)
NOTE : The "continue shopping" button may not function with all browsers (PayPal issue). Please contact us if you aim to register multiple participants and have a problem. To reach us, call 406-582-1255 or email info*at*AMIBA.net.
To register by mail:
Checks or money orders payable to AMIBA.
AMIBA
222 S. Black Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Please include a list of registrants and contact information, along with any group identification.
*The name, Independent Business Alliance, is a service mark of the American Independent Business Alliance and is licensed for use only to AMIBA affiliates.