Working Toward a Just Transition in Washington State
We know a transition is inevitable, whether by disaster or design, but justice is not. We strive to ensure a Just Transition, where frontline communities are at the forefront of…
Taking on Big Tech: Amazon, Monopoly Power, Antitrust & Organizing for a People-Centered Economy
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…
Move the Money Learning Series Part I: Investing in Systems Change
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.
Event Recap: Creating a Just and Democratic Economy with Aaron Tanaka
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,…
Creating Just, Regenerative, and Democratic Economies with Aaron Tanaka & Local Leaders
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…
Ventures Policy Agenda: Increasing Access, Reducing Barriers
Will von Geldern is Director of Advocacy and Communications at Ventures and is a People’s Economy Lab Leader Earlier this year, we wrote about our work to build an economy that is truly…
Spring Get-Together – May 31
Join us as we bring together people who are interested and active in building a community-centered economy. Over coffee and pastries, we will provide an update on the Lab, share with each other our work and interests, and create space to build familiarity, and relationships among people passionate about creating an economy that works for everyone.
People’s Economy Lab Winter Get-Together
People's Economy Lab leader speaking passionately
On March 29th, we are bringing together a special group of about two dozen people who are interested and active in building a community-centered economy. Over coffee and pastries, we will provide an update on the Lab, share our work and interests, soft launch our website, and create space to build familiarity, and hopefully relationships among people passionate about creating an economy that works for everyone.
People’s Economy Project Launch
The Local Economy Leaders Lab invites you to join fellow local economy advocates, advisors, civic leaders, and candidates for a briefing and conversation about how we can transform Seattle’s current economy—with its growing and destructive inequities—to one that is more equitable, democratic, diverse, and resilient. For the last nine months, we’ve been drafting a values-based framework and researching compelling economic development initiatives that could improve the lives of thousands.
