why join thrive?

A Model for Community-SupportedBusiness Development

Launch WebinarJanuary 30, 2012

The Dream Drives the Action

...of True Livelihood for

Everyone

…of Thriving Ecosystems

…of Profitable Businesses

What is Thrive Lake County?

A network of socially and environmentally responsible

ACTION-orientedbusiness owners

The Problem: Isolation and Complexity

Too much informationToo much to doTech complexityValues aren’t always knownProjects are in silos

Makes connecting with each other simple, easy and fun

Thrive makes it simple

from the broader BALLE network

…bringing expertise and tools

With each other

…connection and sharing

More powerfulcommunity economic projectsThrough collective action

Collectively creating change

Why

IT WORKSTo transform an economy

Intention

Mutually Beneficial Value-Based Connection

Collective ActionCo-create a Local Living Economy

Benefits?

CONNECTION WITH EXPERTISE

Internet marketing consultant Web tool developerSustainability expertA Business DeveloperA micro-enterprise expertA writer/publisher

SHARED CORE VALUES

• Environmental Sustainability

• Livelihood for all

• Fun and Exploration

• Compassion

• Cutting Edge Information

• Beneficial Connection

• Creativity

• Action

KNOWLEDGE

•Thrive tools and information library•Online expert workshops•Thrive Group Collaboration Site•Access to BALLE library

OPPORTUNITY TO CO-CREATE Current projects:

•Green Guide•Clarks Island as Eco-Business Development•Alternative Finance•Sustainable Agriculture / Local Food•Local-First•True Livelihood Network

Creating a Local Living Economy