Join us for an evening with local author, Richard Heinberg and inspiring local leaders as we discuss the future of economic development in the North Bay region.
Richard Heinberg, author of ten books including the award-winning The End of Growth: Adapting to Our New Economic Reality, will survey three over-arching global trends that provide the context for local economic development and planning.
A panel discussion will follow Richard's talk featuring:
* Marc Armstrong, Director of the Public Banking Institute
* Ann Hancock, Director of the Climate Protection Campaign
* Stacey Lawson, CEO of Ygrene Energy Fund
This event will also highlight these inspiring initiatives: * Transition Santa Rosa
* Sonoma Clean Power
* WeGo Rideshare Program
* North Bay Small Business Incubator
* North Bay Made Campaign
* 350 Home & Garden Challenge
* Bay Area Steady State Economic Group
Sponsored by Share Exchange and the following community partners: Sonoma County Water Agency, North Bay iHUB, Climate Protection Campaign, Transition United States, North Bay Slow Money Group, Aqus Community, Daily Acts, WORK Petaluma, Mendocino Economic Development Finance Corporation, Sonoma County BEST, Transition Santa Rosa, Post Carbon Institute, Web and Interactive Media Professionals.