Global Oneness Project
Finding Our Shared Values Through Film
Welcome to the Global Oneness Project group on WiserEarth, where members can connect with others around the world and share stories, practices, resources and media that contribute to a shift in consciousness toward oneness. Many people have written to us and said, "Okay, I've watched the Global Oneness Project films. I'm inspired. What can I do to contribu ...learn more
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Created: Mar 20, 2008
Updated: Nov 18, 2009
Membership: Open
Semi-Private
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BALLE is a growing
North American alliance of more than 50 fully autonomous local business networks with their own names, missions, and initiatives, representing about 20,000 US and Canadian entrepreneurs. All networks share a commitment to Living Economy principles. BALLE works to catalyze, strengthen and connect these local business networks dedicated to building Local Living Economies. A Local Living Economy ensures that economic power resides locally,
sustaining healthy community life and natural life, as well as
long-term economic viability.
Members of local BALLE networks have a direct stake in the future of their communities and bioregions and include local business owners, non-profit leaders, government representatives, and engaged citizens.
Members of local networks work together to:
- Support the growth and development of community-based business
- Encourage local purchasing by consumers and businesses
- Create opportunities for business leaders to network and share best practices
- Advocate public policies that strengthen independent local businesses and farms, promote economic equity, and protect the environment
- Provides local networks with tools, business models, and other resources
- Maintains an online marketplace of independent, community-based businesses
- Links Local Living Economies to share best practices
- Promotes Local Living Economies through media, public forums, and partnerships
- Develops pilot initiatives to strengthen Local Living Economies
