Connected Local Economies with Michael H. Shuman

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Please join us for an engaging and interactive evening with economist, attorney, and award-winning author MICHAEL H. SHUMAN. Mr. Shuman will share his thoughts on economic development as practiced today, and will set out an alternative set of principles and practices involving a local living economies approach that focuses on local business and an entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports them.

After the presentation, The Design Nerds will lead the audience through a nerd jam! The audience will breaks into teams of 6 � 8 people and tackle ten different economic design challenges. A Design Nerd Jam is a tried tested and true method for collaborative brainstorming and innovation. The cornerstone of the process is Collaborative Rapid Idea Generation, Participant Empowerment and Fun!

�Many people have critically examined economics on the basis of social outcomes, inequality, climate change and so on. But only Michael Shuman has examined two different approaches: 'attract and retain' versus 'local living economy' on the basis of jobs, wealth and competitiveness. Better still, Michael Shuman has taken great care to present in a way that speaks to the concerns of real people. With his somewhat quirky sense of humour, Michael will present compelling data, great examples, & a crisp framework for building local living economies.� Nicole Chaland, Program Director, SFU�s Certificate Program for CED Professionals

Event entry is by donation, but registration is required. There will be tapas and a cash bar. All proceeds support the bursary program for SFU�s Certificate Program for Community Economic Development.

Space is limited- register today!