Celebrating Northern Michigan's Solidarity Economy

Calling all ethical businesses across Michigan! Come join us on Friday, Oct 11 in Traverse City, MI to celebrate our growing solidarity economy. More and more "Up North" businesses are embracing interdependence, social justice, environmental stewardship, and a love of place over profit. We've got B Corps. We've got social enterprises. We've got industry leaders and ethical trend setters in abundance. Don't miss this great chance to connect, share best practices, and strengthen the bonds which unite us in purpose.

Agenda:

• 8:30AM - 10AM: Breakfast and Grounding | Group will convene at Commonplace for breakfast, community building and a presentation
• 10:30PM - 1:40PM: Northern Michigan Ethical Business Tour | Group will board busses/vans to visit approximately 4-5 B Corps and other ethical businesses in the region
• 2:30PM: Lunch | The last stop on the tour will include a lunch and some brief remarks to share reflections and action items
• 4PM - 4:30PM: Wrap up | Group will travel back to Commonplace and part ways from there

Host Highlight: Commonplace is a community innovation hub with two great locations, Commonplace holds space for people who enliven healthy, collaborative, and creative organizations and communities to work, learn, and connect. | Coworking and Community | Our Mission and Vision — Commonplace (commonplacework.org)

Safety Expectations: To meet safely, event attendees are expected to adhere to current CDC recommendations. Masks are optional and we have developed a sticker system to identify attendees' comfort levels. Changes to this protocol will be made when/if necessary. The new COVID vaccine is available at your local Ph*rm*cy. We ask any attendant that is experiencing symptoms to stay home. As a heads up, beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests: Check FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.

Parking & Location: A lot of surface parking around the building, but folks' safest bet will be the Old Town Parking Structure.

Host or Publisher People First Economy