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HoustonArea Buy Local Business Alliance Conference

Date:
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Sign-in: 7:45 a.m.
Conference: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: 
St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Pecore Hall
1805 West Alabama, Houston, TX77098

Cost:
$25 per person, including light breakfast and lunch

Registration: www.houstonlocalbusiness.org

Transition Houston and the Houston Peace and Justice Center announce Houston’s first Buy Local Independent Business Alliance Conference.  On May 1st, 2010 local business people will gather to learn about the advantages of an Independent Business Alliance for the Houston Area. Activities will include setting up the framework of the Alliance and forming operating committees to create and support this organization. Local independent businesses and organizations interested in participating should pre-register on the conference site.

It’s Time!  Make Houston Prosperous Now.  The alliance will help develop a “Brand Houston,” building trust in and credibility for local independent businesses.  Local First will foster innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship in a “high-tech, high-touch” human scale community, while connecting with our unique history and culture. Participants will develop:

• A clear understanding of the benefits of a new community business network
• Working committees to implement the Houston Area Alliance
• An understanding of key steps for getting started with local sub-groups

Keynote Speaker:  Jennifer Johnson, Boulder Independent Business Alliance (BIBA).  Boulder, CO.  After a long career as a business manager and community organizer, Jennifer joined BIBA in 2006 as Executive Director.  BIBA established the first American Independent Business Alliance in 1988.  BIBA is also an affiliate of BALLE, the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies.  Jennifer will explain the benefits and logistics of developing successful independent business alliances and will help us jump-start the Houston organization.

Sponsors:

Transition Houston is dedicated to building resilient, sustainable neighborhoods in order
to meet the challenges of energy depletion, climate change, and economic disruption. http://transitionhouston.wordpress.com/

Houston Peace and Justice Center (HPJC)enhances the work of institutions and organizations in the Houston area that promote non-violence, human rights, and economic, social, and environmental justice. http://www.hpjc.org/

Both organizations emphasize collaboration and networking to achieve objectives. This Alliance will provide a solid support foundation for local independent businesses and non-profits through collaborative sharing of capabilities and resources.

Contact:
Quealy Antin
P.O. Box 66234, Houston, TX  77266
Phone:  713-542-3573
Email:  conference@houstonlocalbusiness.org

Follow us on Twitter:  @BuyHouston

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