The capital for communities and opportunities for people = 25 years, US$1.3 billion, 46 states and 47,000 jobs.
This past week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Frank Altman, president and CEO of the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF), USA. Since 1988, the CRF has injected $1.3 billion into mostly low-income neighbourhoods across the United States, helping to retain or create 47,000 jobs.
I am here at a truly global event at fiess2011. At the Palais des Congrès, in Montreal, the room is filled with over 1200 people from across 67 countries. This conference shines a bright light on initiatives driven by local leadership and communities with some anticipation of what will grow out of the ashes of our current world financial crisis.
Join 1200 people from over 70 countries in Montreal , October 17th -20th who are activating the social and solidarity economy across Canada and globally. Fiess2011, the International Forum on the Social and Solidarity Economy, brings together those who collaborate with different levels of government to effect public policy for the benefit of the social economy.
International conferences such as fiess2011 are our opportunity to examine emerging and established models that feed our curiosity and ignite ideas for adaptation in Canada.
Join 1200 people from over 70 countries in Montreal, October 17th -20th who are activating the social and solidarity economy across Canada and globally. fiess2011, is the International Forum on the Social and Solidarity Economy, that brings together those who collaborate with different levels of government to effect public policy for the benefit of the social economy.
For Canadians, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of the world at our door. You will want to be at fiess2011 if you are part of the non-profit, cooperative, social business or social entrepreneurship sectors, or if you are working towards changing the landscape of public policy towards social well-being and economic growth. fies2011 takes networking to a new level with dedicated spaces and delegate meet-ups.
This is Canada's premier event to connect with the people who are changing how we collectively address complex social and envrionmental issues of our time. Check out the program, workshops and field trips planned throughout the week.
I am looking forward to hearing from this impressive list of international and national guest presenters:
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