The Third Annual Cumberland Energy Symposium will be held Thursday, May 24th.  Robert Cervelli, Executive Directory and Andrea Vandenboer, Project Manager and Filmmaker, will be presenting a documentary film on the Fall 2017 Thinkers Lodge Retreat - Climate Change and the Human Prospect.  The symposium will be held at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray […]

4 days. 200 inspired Nova Scotians. Skills & strategies for a future that works for all. How We THRIVE is an experiment in "just doing it." It began with a few people dreaming of an event that would capture the energy and possibilities that are alive in the province right now. Nova Scotians from across networks, communities and […]

The New Economy Coalition (NEC) is holding its 3rd Common Bound - a large international events of new economy organizations.  The Centre for Local Prosperity is a proud member of NEC, which now consists of 209 organizations working towards a new economy.  Robert Cervelli, Executive Director, will be attending and representing the Centre's work and […]

Andy Horsnell, Senior Consultant with the Centre for Local Prosperity, will be giving the keynote address at the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Connection.  He will be speaking on the economic development benefits of an import replacement strategy focused on the local procurement by area anchor institutions.  Breakfast will be served.  Non-members $40.25 (tax included).

Storm Warnings is a unique series of events developed by the Centre that combine the science of climate change with the artistry that touches, opens and connects the human heart to these important issues.  The Fair Haven Storm Warnings features a unique art installation which opens on Friday evening, July 19th.  Gregory Heming, CLP Senior […]

A screening of the 40-minute documentary film by Centre for Local Prosperity Climate Change and the Human Prospect will screen at 7:00 pm. The film documents the vision created at the Centre for Local Prosperity’s Climate Change & the Human Prospect: A Thinkers’ Retreat held at Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash, Nova Scotia in the fall of 2017. On the 60th Anniversary of […]

EconoUs2018 provides an exceptional opportunity to: connect with social innovation leaders from across Canada who share a passion for building strong, inclusive community economies; learn about strategies for generating positive local economic, social and environmental impacts; share your successes, challenges and questions on how to create inclusive communities, sustainable environments and local prosperity with an […]

A screening of the 40-minute documentary film by Centre for Local Prosperity Climate Change and the Human Prospect will screen at 7:30 pm. The film documents the vision created at the Centre for Local Prosperity's Climate Change & the Human Prospect: A Thinkers’ Retreat held at Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash, Nova Scotia in the fall of 2017. On the 60th Anniversary of […]

An import replacement strategy seeks to replace imported goods and services through local production.  Import replacement keeps money in the community. A key starting point is utilizing the procurement power of local public-sector anchor institutions for greater local procurement – spending a greater portion of their budgets back into the local economy. The Centre for […]

Robert Cervelli will present “Re-Localizing Prosperity in Rural Atlantic Canada”. Import replacement is a leading edge local economic development strategy that seeks to produce locally those goods and services that are currently imported into a community or region, as a way to keep money and wealth circulating in the region - 'producing within the community for the […]