why join thrive?
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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