The vision for the forum is to create an annual international gathering on the New Economy in Ojai. Imagining into the new economy is focused on creating a sustainable future for ourselves and generations to come. We are not trying to fix the old but rather exploring new models and approaches, such as complementary currencies, mutual credit system, new investment tools, governance, and communications that builds healthy communities.
You are invited to participate in a deep exploration into the design of an action-based road map leading to new models for a vibrant economy in Ojai and beyond. The confluence of various tipping points in global, national and local economies have come together to provide an extraordinary opening for innovation and positive social change.
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Schedule:
Friday, September 25th
5pm – Ojai Theater
Program: What is the global perspective on the new economy? Solutions from a whole systems approach lead directly to a local living economy.
Hazel Henderson: Ethical Markets (live via video feed)
Stuart Valentine, Iowa Progressive Asset Management
Rinaldo Brutoco, World Business Academy
Hazel is the author of Ethical Markets: Growing the Green Economy (2006). A consultant on sustainable development in over 30 countries and a syndicated columnist. She is an advocate for socially responsible business and investment. As founder of Ethical Markets Media she also produces a public television series.
7:30pm – Ojai Art Center
Dinner: Catered gourmet dinner featuring local produce, vegetarian fare and organic local wine. Conversation topics at each table will follow the concepts presented at the theater.
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Meditation Mount
Blessings: Julie Tumamait, Chumash Elder
Welcome: Roger Collis & Ellen Hall, Event Organizers
Panel #1: Local Initiatives/ Envisioning New Models
David Brubaker, Ojai Community Bank
Bill O’Brien – Hawkes & Associates
Thayne Whipple – Ojai Economy Group
Dulanie Ellis – Ojai Valley Green Coalition
Stuart Valentine – Iowa Progressive Asset Management
Tyler Suchman – Ojai Economy Group
Michael Lind – REC Solar
12:00 PM – Lunch: Gourmet Box Lunch provided
1:00 PM: Panel #2: Regional and National Opportunities that Support a Collaborative, Compassionate and Environmentally Sound Economy
Moderator: Tim Gallagher – Gallagher 20/20 Consulting and past Publisher of the VC Star
Lena Robinson – San Francisco Federal Reserve
Stephan Nellis – Pacific Coast Business Times
Joshua Addison – Bell Arts Factory
Bruce Stenslie – Economic Development Collaborative
Dave Smith – United Way
Mary Ann Rooney – Global Entrepreneur Training in Trade
Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Meditation Mount
Local Initiatives featuring Ojai’s entrepreneurs, inventors and businesses that embody the principles of the new economy.
Moderator: Howard Smith – Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Ted Moore – iCeL West, Inc.
Tim Hall – Eco Ranchos
Zhena Muzyka – Zhena’s Gypsy Tea
Todd Metlen – Shower Minder
Cynthia Grier – Ecologic Life
Rosalie Zabilla – G Group
Jodi Womack – The Womack Company and No More Nylons
Dave Hedman – ThermaPure
Ava Stern – Rainbow Vision Properties & Intentional Communities
12:00 PM – Lunch: Gourmet Box Lunch provided
1:00 PM – Action Phase
Susan Davis – KINS Process
Closing Round Table
Penny Investment
2010 Ojai Forum Announcement
Community Blessing
Adjournment
Registration
For more info: www.ojaieconomy.com, contact info@ojaiforum.com
