economic development

This article was originally published in the June 29th 2009 edition of The Nation.
CONCEIVED by WALTER MOSLEY with research by Rae Gomes


"At a time when the financial crisis has eroded any faith we might have had in big business and the capital markets, it is more important than ever to support companies that are having a positive impact on their communities, employees, consumers and the environment..."

In this video, Michael H. Shuman, attorney, economist, and author of several books, discusses the economic and community benefit from local businesses.

It has been a while since we've blogged news about Mile High Biz. Not to worry; we're so busy over here preparing for Buy Local Week and the expansion of our Colorado Local First campaign.

But MHBA member The Business Catapult sent over a couple of awesome white papers written by Christine Hamilton-Pennell, Founder of Growing Local Economies. I'm so excited to uncover even more expertise in our community! Take a look at her white paper on 10 Tips for Implementing an Economic Gardening Project.