In 2021, what do a Native artist center, BIPOC food share program, Latinx community agriculture, driver’s union, and community owned real estate and social impact business, have in common? They…
Concerns about Big Tech’s monopoly power are multiplying. Seattle-based corporate giant Amazon has accumulated enormous power over our economy and our lives. But what is a monopoly? What are the…
Guess post from PEL's Community Capital Working Group Member Sandhya Nakhasi of Community Credit Lab. Full post can be viewed here. Summary A little over a year ago, Community…
Join us for part one! Deborah Frieze will illuminate root causes of system failures that must be addressed, how we can approach finance differently, and how to divest from the old paradigm and reinvest in building the new - creating and sustaining healthy, resilient and inclusive communities.
Over the past year, People’s Economy Lab with our partners have held multiple listening sessions and community led conversations about a desire to create a shared vision and narrative toward…
We are excited to announce that applications are open for the New Economy Washington (NEW) Frontline Community Fellowship! If you or someone you know is an emerging leader of color who…
In late 2019, People’s Economy Lab responded to a Request For Proposal and were hired to support a business planning process with three Seattle-based community development financial institutions (CDFI)—HomeSight, Rainier…
Adapted and posted with permission from Communities of Opportunity On October 28th the People’s Economy Lab, with support from Communities of Opportunity, the New Economy Coalition, and other event partners,…
By Deric Gruen, Marcy Bowers, Misha Werschkul Despite important policy changes like a higher minimum wage and universal paid family leave , the economic rules continue to divide us, privileging…
Oct. 29, 2019Doors 5:00pm, Program 5:30pm-7pm,The Seattle Public Library, Central Library Auditorium FREE! REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register Our economy contains abundance: prosperity, innovation, resources, creative activity. It could and should be…
