Finding Balance: A Forum on Community, Environment and Economy

Economics meets the Environment in Invermere
Finding Balance Forum, March 2nd & 3rd
Register As Soon as Possible

“What’s the value of our environment as it relates to economics?” It’s a question that has garnered much attention in national and international media as of late.

Finding Balance is an event that discusses and connects economics with the environment and is being held in Invermere, BC on March 2 and 3. Finding Balance is an ‘Economic and Environmental Forum’ that brings economists, researchers and other innovators together with the public to discuss and review the environment and economics.  We’d be pleased if you could join us!

“There’s been an exceptional amount of interest in an event of this type in our region and we’re pleased to see how much attention the Forum’s already garnered,” said event organizer Juri Peepre.

The Forum is comprised of an evening keynote event at 7:30 PM, Friday March 2nd, and an all-day public seminar March 3.

Friday’s keynote event is presented by Mark Anielski, renowned speaker and authour of ‘The Economics of Happiness: Discovering Genuine Wealth’ and will be held at 7:30 pm at the Invermere Community Hall. Saturday’s event sees presentations from Dr. Richard Kool on “The Economics of ‘Local’ and the Positive Psychology of the ‘Nearby’”;  Amy Robinson presents Greening and Sustaining Small Business and the power of local business networks; and John Thompson hosts The Economic Impacts and Benefits of Protected Areas and their role in the larger economy. There will also be a panel discussion on building a conservation economy in the East Kootenays and Columbia Valley.

“There’s often a disconnect between the value of our environment and how it’s relevant to our communities. This forum aims to address the issue and seeks to provide clarity about the worth of where we live,” said Peepre.

Interest is high and capacity is limited and attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets for the event as soon as possible. To obtain tickets for the entire event or for select portions, visit www.Wildsight.ca.

The event is being hosted by Wildsight, an environmental group celebrating over 25 years of working for the environment with communities and people in Canada’s Columbia and Southern Rocky Mountain region.

To register visit http://www.wildsight.ca/findingbalance

For questions or requests for further information regarding the event, please contact:

Juri Peepre
250-688-1005    
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