Events & Tools We Offer

Events

Building a Community of Businesses: A “How-To” Workshop hosted by Sustainable Connections

TBD
In partnership with the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)
We will cover the following aspects of network development, growth, and success:
    * Getting started and catalyzing community change
    * Operations and staffing
    * Communications and community-based marketing
    * Fundraising and partnerships
    * Membership benefits and recruitment
    * Volunteer management
    * Step-by-step program planning for community campaigns

Tools

Contact april@sconnect.org to order, unless otherwise noted
Salestax of 8.4% will be added to all materials purchased

• FREE downloadable tip sheets and FAQ about our programs:
        Toward Zero Waste How-To Kit 
        Tip Sheet: Think Local First Campaign
        Tip Sheet: Coupon Book
        Tip Sheet: Food & Farming Program
        Tip Sheet: Food To Bank On
        Tip Sheet: Green Power Community Challenge
• Sample Materials Package: Always fresh…when we get your request we’ll put together a package with hot off the press materials including a (normally $10) coupon book, a farm map, membership brochure, 2 program brochures, at least 2 Think Local First promotional posters and a newspaper insert, a hefty member directory, newsletter, recent sustainability initiative promotional piece, and a recent event promotional piece.
  $40 (includes shipping in the USA)
• Think Local First campaign How-To Kit: This successful campaign has changed the purchasing behaviors of 3 in 5 local households in our community and is being replicated in dozens of communities across the country. If you’re looking for information about this program we documented it for BALLE and you can purchase it directly from them.
  $100 at click here to order from BALLE
• DVD: We have three different versions available. 2005 does a good job of laying out our work and programs in a way that makes sense for a business audience. (It even includes the WA State Governor saying she wants to see our work emulated throughout the State.) 2006 also walks viewers through our programs but does it in a more light hearted way that showcases the fun and human connections that are at the core of our work. 2007 describes our various programs and accomlishments using stories and quotes from our members.
  $15 each (includes shipping in the USA)
  you can now view each video online