Residents of the South Bend area are working to revitalize the downtown areas in South Bend and nearby towns, and to enrich community life in our region by developing a "community currency" to serve this region. By placing value on local good and services, community currencies can give our cities more control over our choices of jobs and the quality of life in our community. We will begin circulating Michiana's new currency soon, so stay tuned! Contact us to find out how you can help make this initiative work in our region.
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Michiana Area Currency (MAC) project update
See how "local" is growing as people with diverse interests and passions seek new ways to be community. Come meet with Michiana Community Currency from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday Feb. 25 in the Pokagon Room of South Bend's Main Branch library to learn about new possibilities and growing partnerships.
These include green-friendly living supported through IUSB's Center for a Sustainable Future, strengthening the local economy with Elkhart County Works Together, and supporting local business through the South Bend area's ShoLo "shop local" initiative.
Plus, meet people involved in local gardening and food initiatives, including the Michiana Organic Growers, Purple Porch Coop and local community and unity gardens. New faces and ideas are always welcome, and we need your vision, energy and enthusiasm!
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More ideas on supporting independent local business
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