Welcome

BALLE Seattle is dedicated to connecting, educating and promoting King County businesses supporting Local Living Economies. We are part of an international alliance of 51 independently operated local business networks with more than 15,000 members dedicated to building Local Living Economies.

We are a member supported organization led by volunteers dedicated to growing sustainable communities.

Announcements

• Think Local First! Kits Available early July!
• Emotional intelligence in the Workplace Workshop - May 5, 2008
• Northwest Biodiesel Forum - May 4, 2008
• Sustainable West Seattle Fair - May 4,2008
  
• Eat Local Now! 2008  - April 29, 2008
  
• BALLE Business Basics - Know Your Roots - April 7, 2008
  

How do I get active?

• Get a Think Local First! Business Kit by becoming a member and getting your kit.  Put up the posters and the decal in  your  store and use the logo in your advertisements. Take part in Think Local First! Week in December.
  
• If you are an individual support BALLE  by becoming an individual member.
• Join our email list and get notified of BALLE and other sustainability events. Just enter you email address using the form on this page.
• Lend a hand by volunteering with Think Local First!, Eat Local Now! and BALLE Business Basics. Click here to contact us.

What is a local living economy?

A local living economy provides secure and fulfilling livelihoods for all people, works in harmony with natural systems, supports biological and cultural diversity, and fosters a community life. read more...

David Korten succinctly explains the principles of Living Economies in his book, "The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community." read more...