The Economic Potential of an Import Replacement Strategy
Andy Horsnell, Centre for Local Prosperity, will be a keynote speaker at the Pictou Chamber of Commerce AGM. He will be speaking about the recent release of the study Import Replacement: Local Prosperity for Rural Atlantic Canada, and the potential economic development potential for the Pictou area. Article in the Pictou News re: Mr. Horsnell's […]
Finding a Place in the World: Understanding Youth Outmigration from Shrinking Rural Communities
This event will feature the public launch of the SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Report, Finding a Place in the World: Understanding Youth Outmigration from Shrinking Rural Communities, by Dr. Karen Foster and Hannah Main, and a keynote address from Dr. Ray Bollman (Statistics Canada, retired) entitled Rural Outmigration: A Look at Some Numbers. In addition to […]
Climate Change and the Human Prospect – film screening
Pugwash Peace Hall Victoria Street, Pugwash, Nova Scotia, CanadaThe Centre for Local Prosperity will be doing a public screening of a documentary film - Climate Change and the Human Prospect - with discussion to follow. The film comes out of the Fall 2017 60th Anniversary Thinkers Lodge Retreat on Climate Change, in which 22 Thinkers gathered for a 2 1/2 day retreat on […]
3rd Annual Cumberland Energy Symposium
Springhill Nova ScotiaThe 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 […]
How We Thrive
Mount St Vincent University, Halifax, NS4 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 […]
Common Bound 2018
Harris-Stowe University, St. Louis, MO MO, United StatesThe 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 […]
Economic Resilience Through Import Replacement: A model for rural Nova Scotia.
New CACL/Legion Hall Antigonish, Nova ScotiaAndy 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
Fair Haven CT, United StatesStorm 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 […]
Climate Change and the Human Prospect
Hopewell Cape Museum Community Hall 3940, Route 114, Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick, CanadaA 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 […]
EconoUs 2018
Delta Hotel Beausejour Moncton, NB, CanadaEconoUs2018 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 […]