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Join us for a two part series where we will explore the roots of the current economic crisis and ways to respond by building real wealth in our communities. We will use David Korten’s new book Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth as the starting point for our discussion.

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If you have ever wanted to rip up that lawn and put it to productive use, if you have ever wanted to serve seniors in your neighborhood or make a difference in the lives of the working poor in our community, then this is for you. Come learn how you can make a difference in your community. (Read more…)

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Can energy be produced locally? Can our communities become energy independent? Can you envision neighborhood heat and hot water powered from its own resources? Would you invest in renewable energy technology if you were assured it would pay you quickly? If energy independence was truly in your hands, would you act on it? Join Equity Design and partners as we explore these and other energy questions.

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Today’s economic crisis, being the worst since the Great Depression, is giving us an incredible opportunity to change our Economic Story. David Korten presents a new Economic story showing that by changing our economic priorities, measures of success, marketplace rules, power structures, sources of financing, and even the very way we create money, we can build a healthy, humane and vibrant economy.a new economy that generates real wealth instead of phantom wealth. Join us as I co-teach this book study. (Read more…)

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If you are a realtor, consider joining us for continuing education from holistic coaching perspective. All content is designed to give you a personal experience while teaching you tools to improve your communication with clients. Get more of what you want out of your career and life while helping clients discover what drives them and how they can make clear and congruent decisions. (Read more…)

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Ok, so you’ve likely read more about economics these last few months than in all those college econ classes you took way back when. As if it weren’t enough, we decided to throw our own little spin on things and put together a forum to try to unpack some of the components that aren’t getting much air time (but should) AND give you some practical steps to help make our community better. (read more…)

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You frustrated with the injustices happening with the current financial bailout? You curious to know more? Do you remember those WTO days where you may have first heard that large corporations wield a bit of power and don’t always have others’ interests in mind (read: community, environment, laborers, etc). Here’s an event that promises to do similar type of education on the financial industry with the intent to do something about it. (read more…)

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Join us Monday the 17th for our November Community Commons as we partner with the Real Wealth of Portland and explore local food through an economic justice lens.

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November’s workshop should be a fun one! We will be exploring business growth from a different angle - how to align who you are with what you do. In this difficult economic environment, what would it look like to (re?)connect to the passions and values that drive you and bring more of that energy into your business. Check out the flier here.

We hope you will join us!

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Realtors! Join us for our workshop, Values Based Wealth Building For You and Your Clients, this Thursday 1-2pm at Fidelity Title’s Lloyd area office.

This is the second workshop in our ongoing First Thursday series sponsored by Fidelity National Title.

See the attached flier and RSVP!

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Starting September 4th, we are launching our realtor roundtables to help you succeed personally and professionally. Please check out the attached flyer and be sure to RSVP!

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We recently completed the second installment of our Wealth Building Seminar Series. It is an 8 hour workshop exploring the categories and challenges of financial planning from a holistic perspective, all within the warm and comfortable environment of the Kennedy School.
The first challenge in a series such as this is to critique and reframe […]

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