A Day in Maine to Get Organized and Energized to Sustain Local Economies

Our friends at Cooperative Maine are helping put together an inspiring one-day conference, "Creating and Sustaining Vibrant Local Economies in Maine" on March 22 (this Saturday), 9 AM-4 PM, Randall Student Center, Augusta. We like the goals for the day!

Goals for the Day

(1) What are Vibrant Local Economies in Maine now (find out what’s being done);
(2) What would vibrant local economies in Maine look like in the future (vision);
(3) Why is it important to have strong local economies?
(4) Learn the benefits of vibrant local economies;
(5) People leave at the end with action ideas/steps and energy to carry them out.

CDI staffperson Jessica Pooley will be in attendance to let people know about the work CDI is doing in Maine to strengthen local economies.

Attend Farmers Market Manager Professional Development Seminar March 20th

Mass Farmers Markets, The Mass Dept. of Ag Resources and the Cooperative Development Institute Present: 2012 Farmers Market Managers Professional Development Seminar Building a Strong Foundation for Success Where: Hoagland-Pincus Conference Center 222 Maple Ave Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Driving Directions When: Tuesday March 20, 2012 from 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM EDT Add to my calendar It is the off season for most farmers markets, but as you know, market managers are busy preparing for the next farmers market season. Join us on March 20th and gather with other market managers from across Massachusetts to share successes and failures, exchange ideas, fine tune your business plan and learn how to generate the much needed revenue your market needs for the many costs involved in managing a farmers market. Click here to check out the program and have a sneak peak at the agenda for the day Register Now! Register by March 6 and save $$! If you have any questions about this seminar please contact David Webber If you have any questions about registering for this event please contact Martha Sweet We look forward to spending the day with you!

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