[CircleUp] Save the Date for Grassroots & Groundwork 2010

[Pamela Standing]

Dear Colleagues - please see the enclosed information about one of the finest gatherings of experts, commumity leaders and practitioners seeking solutions to reduce poverty.  See the Call for Presentation entries below.  There is a strong focus 
a.. Microenterprise development 
a.. Workforce development 
a.. Asset building 
a.. Community capacity building 
a.. Affordable housing 
a.. Leadership development 
a.. Social entrepreneurship 
a.. Public policy 
a.. Green enterprise 
a.. Predatory lending 
a.. Health care models 
a.. Coalition building 
a.. Small-town development 
a.. Integrated asset development approaches 
a.. Combined microenterprise & workforce development 
a.. Credit building/financial literacy 
a.. Traditional and Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) 
a.. Food systems as economic models 
a.. Alternative energy 
a.. Census and asset building 
a.. “Buy local” campaigns 
a.. Farmers markets 
a.. Rural development 
a.. International marketplacesfor Grassroots & Groundwork 2010


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                  SAVE THE DATE! 
                  May 13-14, 2010

                  Explore successful and promising models and concepts for “Seizing Opportunities to Reduce Poverty and Build Community Prosperity” – everything from affordable housing, job training and green enterprises to financial literacy, public policy and more.

                  This fourth national conference offers:
                   
                    a.. High-quality, practical presentations showcasing proven, innovative poverty-reduction models and tools. (Do you know of a successful poverty-reduction model or tool we should consider showcasing? See our Call for Presentation Entries below! 
                    b.. An extended, interactive session focused on tackling current challenges in poverty reduction. 
                    c.. Motivating, thought-provoking keynote speakers. 
                    d.. Networking throughout the day to meet or reconnect with your colleagues from across the country who might help in your poverty-reduction efforts. 
                    e.. A bonus option: Half-day Community-Builder Institute. Choose one of two engaging, content-intensive workshops on nonprofit communications or public policy.

                  The conference is located at the Red Lion Hotel on the scenic Columbia River, minutes from downtown Portland and the Portland International Airport.

                  Call For Presentation Entries!
                  We are looking for organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, social entrepreneurs or community members who are engaged in poverty reduction and who have developed formal programs or approaches, have in place the systems to demonstrate results, and have the ability and interest to share their work with others. Urban, rural and reservation-based models are requested. Models emphasizing work in Native American and immigrant populations are also requested. These presentations will contribute to the body of knowledge, systems and tools conferees can consider as they work to reduce poverty and build assets in their own communities.
                  Visit our Call for Presentation Entries for proposal submission information.
                  Application deadline is Dec. 16, 2009.
                  Visit www.grassrootsandgroundwork.org to learn more!
                 
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