Entitled “Investing in the New Economy: Investments for the Sake of Climate and Community,” this public program invites everyone who is seeking ways to put their money where their beliefs are. Community members, next-generation leaders, investors, and businesses will get to consider practical investment strategies as presented by the White River Investment Club, the Vermont Community Loan Fund, the Vermont Food Investor Network and other leaders in the field.
The afternoon event balances expert-led discussions with personal stories of financial transitions and hands-on information from leaders in local, sustainable investing. Gus Speth, noted environmentalist and founder of the New Economy Law Center at VLS, will lead a panel of speakers in framing the need for transformative action and pointing to viable options to accommodate portfolios of all sizes. The symposium will also explore a fossil-fuel free ‘new economy’ and local farm and food investment opportunities.
Marta Ceroni, Executive Director of the Donella Meadows Institute—a co-sponsor of the event, sees “more and more people trying to figure out how to ‘clean up’ their investments from fossil fuels, support local entrepreneurs and diversify their portfolios for higher long-term security. This is their chance to collaborate and hear about the new opportunities available.” Ceroni notes that this program is one of over a dozen events from October 12-18 that comprise New Economy Week in Vermont.
The symposium runs from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. on October 14th at the Law School’s Chase Center. Light refreshments featuring local products will be served and a cash bar will be available. Registration is required for the event, with a $10 suggested donation. To attend, please RSVP on Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/InvestingintheNewEconomy.
The event is co-sponsored by BALE (Building A Local Economy), Donella Meadows Institute, Slow Money Vermont, Clean Yield Asset Management, Two Rivers Ottauquechee Regional Commission, Vermont Law School, Vermont Community Loan Fund, Vermont Community Loan Fund, Sustainable Woodstock, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, and King Arthur Flour.
