Boulder Going Local - Festival

[Note: The information below is about the 2007 RENAISSANCE OF LOCAL!]

A RENAISSANCE OF LOCAL!

Latest Updates!

Keynote Schedule (Wildflower Pavilion)

Keynote Descriptions and Bios

Workshop Schedule

Workshop Descriptions and Bios

Music Schedule

Purchase Tickets

On-Site Guidelines

The 2007 RENAISSANCE OF LOCAL! is a county-wide community festival, conference and expo, the first of an annual tradition, providing opportunities for involvement for local citizens, organizations, and businesses. The entire event will be an uplifting celebration of local food, local energy, local economy, local culture and local community, serving as an energizing focus and catalyst for the BOULDER COUNTY GOING LOCAL! Campaign for building community self-sufficiency and strengthening the local economy through partnership, collaboration and engagement. (Click here for sponsorship and exhibiting information.)
A heartfelt thanks to our sponsors!

FESTIVAL

Live music, great food from local growers and chefs, special activities for children and families, in a spirited community-oriented atmosphere. The nearly Zero Waste event will be powered where possible with energy produced on-site. Includes a juried art show of Colorado artists (Wildflower Pavilion).

Local and national keynote speakers, as well as a host of local workshops, covering the major themes of the BOULDER COUNTY GOING LOCAL! Campaign: BUY LOCAL FIRST!, EAT LOCAL!, GROW LOCAL!, LOCAL ENERGY!, and LOCAL CURRENCY!.

EXPO

Exhibits and demonstrations by local independently-owned businesses, Boulder-born-and-bred companies, non-profit organizations and community groups, local farmers and growers, renewable energy solution providers, sustainability services, green builders, and many more! Click here for details or call 303-494-1521 to reserve a booth!

SLOW ON THE PLANET (presented by Slow Food Boulder, noon - 6:00 p.m., Sept. 30)

Friday, Sept. 28: Program and Expo from noon to 9:00 p.m. (Gates open at 11:30 a.m.). Local Business, Local Economy; Peak Oil, The Long Emergency, and Relocalization.

Saturday, Sept. 29: Program and Expo from 9:30 to 9:00 p.m. (Gates open at 9:00 a.m.). Local Energy, Sustainable Everything.

Sunday, Sept. 30: Program and Expo from 9:30 to 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 9:00 a.m.). Local Food and Agriculture.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

POST CARBON INSTITUTE
327 Murphy Avenue
Sebastopol, California 95472 USA
Tel (800) 590-7745
Fax (866) 797-5820

The mission of Post Carbon Institute is to assist communities in the effort to Relocalize and adapt to an energy constrained world. Post Carbon Institute is a think, action and education tank offering research, project tools, education and information to implement proactive strategies to adapt to an energy constrained world. The development of Post Carbon Institute came out of concern for the environmental, social, political and economic ramifications of global over-reliance on cheap energy. Our main response to these concerns is the strategy of Relocalization, which aims to rebuild societies based on the local production of food and energy, and the Relocalization of currency, governance and culture. The main goals of Relocalization are to increase community energy security, strengthen local economies, and dramatically improve environmental conditions and social equity. We work in partnership with: community groups, governments, business, and public and private organizations.

TITLE SPONSORS

GAIAM, Inc.

Gaiam, Inc.
360 Interlocken Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80021

Gaiam’s mission is to provide choices that foster a sense of belonging to a healthy and conscious community that can make a difference in the world. Gaiam was created as a lifestyle media company with the vision that, given a choice, people would choose a lifestyle that is healthy and life enhancing — for themselves, their families and the Earth. The opportunity to affect people’s lives with media, information and products is both a privilege and a responsibility. The Gaiam lifestyle is a vote for Media that Matters, individual wellness, and the sustainability of the Earth’s resources. We are building our brand identity as the trusted source and unifying brand for people interested in the benefits and rewards of Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS). We coined the acronym LOHAS more than seven years ago, and it is now the title of magazines not only in the United States, but also in countries like Japan; it’s quoted in national publications from Business Week to The New York Times; and a search for the term “LOHAS” on sites like Google returns millions of results.

Paradigm Nouveau Enterprises, LLC

Paradigm Nouveau Enterprises, LLC
2595 Canyon Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: 303.939.8993
Email: paradigmnouveau@aol.com

Paradigm Nouveau Enterprises, LLC, is heralding a synergy of unprecedented performance and productivity for the 21st century, using the best of arts & sciences, business and humanitarian efforts, for the stewardship of the planet and the refinement of its people. We innovate with projects that address Global Warming. We invest in emerging technologies for sustainable development through start-up ventures or established organizations. These investments may take the form of foundation grants or may be capital intended to provide a return on profit-making ventures. We consult and contribute to non-profit companies, inspiring abundance, empowering women and children, generating peace, creating environmental sustainability, and artistically impacting culture in ways that forward. Our mission is to generate a conversation/environment that produces unprecedented levels of thinking to meet our urgent needs in the 21st century. We are committed to creating an open-ended network of individuals, groups, and organizations that come together in dialogue and synergistic action for the stewardship of our planet and the refinement of its people.

At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. In today's world, in order to make a difference, companies need to think differently. Since our first seven farmers started working together in 1988, we've been doing just that. Here's how: We are a cooperative of family farmer-owners. We are mission-driven. We are leaders in organic. You probably know Organic Valley Family of Farms as a trusted source of delicious and healthful organic foods, but did you know that the key to our success is our cooperative business model? The 1149 farm families who produce our premium quality food products share a voice in the future of our business -- because they own it!

Whole Foods Market - Pearl
2905 Pearl Street
Boulder CO 80301
303.545.6611
303.545.6633 F

There is no easy way to define the group of 364 Team Members that make up Whole Foods Market, Boulder. We opened our doors seven years ago, and have revolutionized the way people grocery shop. We care about product knowledge, we care about organic standards, we care about the Boulder Community. Customer Service is our Specialty — we are happy when we make our customers happy, and it shows! Thank you Boulder for supporting our way of doing business.

Our beer-blessed home was opened in 1997 and became a brewpub in 1999. Today it plays host to some of the nation's best beers, live blues, and southern and cajun-inspired foods that reflect Dale's southern roots. Our split-level brewpub welcomes Lyons and Boulder locals, high country visitors from across the nation and globe. (Many of them headed for nearby Rocky Mountain National Park and the other high country treasures in our neck of the woods.) What brings them all back? Great beer and food, exceptional bands and Dixie-meets-the-Rockies hospitality. We launched our canning operation in the fall of 2002 with a hand-canning line in the 60-year-old barn next door to our pub. Today it's our pride & joy and makes us The Little Brewery That Cans.

We know that AM 760 listeners like to stay up-to-date with what's going on in the world and around town. Sign up for the latest information and to participate in ongoing events and contests. AM 760 offers many exclusive benefits to Progressive Club Members that you'll only hear about by joining! Look for The Progressive Club Newsletter every week or two, for details on each Members-only contest, plus secret contests that we don't announce on the air.

BALLE
165 11th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-255-1108
info@livingeconomies.org

15,000 entrepreneurs building the new economy! "How can my business use less energy and produce less waste?""How can I help my customers understand that locally owned businesses are important to the strength of our community?""What new business opportunities exist for our region in the emerging green economy?" BALLE brings small business leaders together to answer these questions (and many more!). We provide tools and resources. Above all, we´re showing that it is possible for community-based businesses to go beyond traditional measures of success. Our mission is to catalyze, strengthen, and connect local business networks dedicated to building strong Local Living Economies.

KUNC-FM
Community Radio for Northern Colorado
822 Seventh Street
Suite 530
Greeley, CO 80631-3945
970 378-2579 or 800-443-5862
Fax: 970 378-2580
mailbag@kunc.org

KUNC is a community-licensed public radio station, operated by Community Radio for Northern Colorado, Inc., a 501 (c) 3, Colorado non-profit organization. CRNC came into existence in the winter of 2001 when a group of community volunteers raised $2 million in 20 days to purchase KUNC's license from the University of Northern Colorado and preserve the station's independent voice. Instrumental in the fundraising campaign were many members of the KUNC listening community, including the KUNC Advisory Board. The Board had existed for many years providing community reaction and guidance to the station staff. Following the sale of the station to the community group, a Board of Directors was elected which oversees the operation of the station. The KUNC Community Advisory Board continues to provide community insights to the staff in matters of programming, community service and fundraising. Both the Board of Directors and the Advisory Board welcome your comments and concerns.

Jared Polis Foundation
P.O. Box 4659
Boulder, CO 80306
Ph. 303-865-3980
Fx. 303-865-3989

The Jared Polis Foundation was established in 2000 to support educators and students, involve parents and families, and strengthen Colorado’s schools and communities. Our mission is to create opportunities for success by supporting educators, increasing access to technology, and strengthening our community. Located in Boulder, we are funded primarily by Jared Polis and focus our resources on giving low-income students and families access to technology through our Community Computer Connection program, contribution to public discussion of important educational issues and innovations through the Jared Polis Education Report, acknowledging and recognizing the outstanding contributions and dedication of educators through our Teacher Recognition Awards, and creating new opportunities for underserved and out of school students to receive a high-quality education through the start-up of the New America Schools and the Academy of Urban Learning.

Dream Big PR & Marketing, LLC
13335 Lafayette Way
Thornton, CO 80241
Phone: 303-280-0926
Fax: 303-927-3939
info@dreambigpr.com

Dream Big PR & Marketing is based on the principals of balance, passion, commitment and dreaming big. Dream Big PR & Marketing is committed to working with small, independently-owned businesses and entrepreneurs who “dream big.” We provide affordable public relations and marketing consulting services in addition to full-service media planning and buying for your small-business. We work with you to provide your company with exceptional service tailored to fit your company’s needs. We understand the passion it takes to start, run and make a small business thrive therefore your passion for your business becomes our passion.

Boulder Green Building Guild
2020 20th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
303.447.0901
303.447.0307 fax
Kelli Pousson
Acting Executive Director

The Boulder Green Building Guild is an association of building professionals dedicated to promoting healthier, resource-efficient homes and work places. We strive to advance the craft of green building; support our members' environmentally-responsible endeavors; provide effective volunteer opportunities; and be the focal point for communication on green building. Our vision is to empower people to build healthy, resource-efficient communities.