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For Immediate Release Contact: Molly Priesmeyer Good Work Group molly@goodworkgroup.com 612.239.6358 A Public Thing’s “F
November 1, 2011 (Minneapolis)—Spurred by new conversations and movements concerning economic stability and independence, A Public Thing is hosting a “Financial Engagement” at Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis on Saturday, November 5th, from 1pm till 4pm.
The public engagement event will give attendees an opportunity to ask questions of experts and each other in an effort to gain a greater understanding of what an economically sustainable community might look like.
The event is free and open to everyone. The process is simple. Once assembled, small groups will self-organize to discuss questions generated by attendees through a facilitated process. Participation will be open, public, and non-hierarchical. Each person is an active participant, either convening a conversation around a question, sharing their thoughts, or actively listening and recording what is shared as a documentarian
MSP Tours and a unique public-transit system let layover passengers at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport explore the best of the Twin Cities! Septem
A new project promises to showcase the Twin Cities to world travelers and help increase visibility, tourism, and business. MSP Tours, located at the Minneapolis St. Paul airport, is now offering self-directed audio-guided tours of the Twin Cities to travelers with layovers at the airport
Here at Good Work Group, we like to think about what sort of qualities that make cities livable. Recently, Minneapolis released the Living Well report
Here at Good Work Group, we like to think about what sort of qualities that make cities livable. Recently, Minneapolis released the Living Well report, its annual progress report tracking quality of life factors. And it looks like we are improving on front lines of decreasing violent crime, offering more affordable housing, and encouraging residents
A new web site in the Twin Cities is looking at how businesses use social good for innovation in Minnesota. Called Porpoise, the site was launched by
A new web site in the Twin Cities is looking at how businesses use social good for innovation in Minnesota. Called Porpoise, the site was launched by Adrienne Peirce, who has her MBA from the U of M and has worked in microfinancing and social-innovation consulting. Peirce, who plans on bringing other writers and social-good
We're so excited to be working with Harvest Moon Backyard Farmers, a fantastic company dedicated to promoting sustainability, healthy foods, and garde
We’re so excited to be working with Harvest Moon Backyard Farmers, a fantastic company dedicated to promoting sustainability, healthy foods, and gardening education all over the Twin Cities. The permaculture experts are working with homeowners, businesses, renters, and Habitat for Humanity to help transform urban spaces into sustainable mini-farms. Want a mini-farm of your own?
Here at Good Work Group, we've been getting lots of questions about authentic storytelling. Prospective clients are interested in having their story
Here at Good Work Group, we’ve been getting lots of questions about authentic storytelling. Prospective clients are interested in having their story told as a means of connecting with the community, and they want to learn more about how to do it. And here’s what we tell them: An authentic story reveals who you are
Friday evening promises plenty of all things good, with the new TPT show MN Original celebrating its debut and the creative community at Mears Park, a
Friday evening promises plenty of all things good, with the new TPT show MN Original celebrating its debut and the creative community at Mears Park, and the Fair Food Fight party at the Rau + Barber Building celebrating and promoting local foods with plenty of eye-opening discussions and a menu of items from favorites like
It's a recession alright. You don't have to tell us that when there's a 7 percent unemployment rate in Minnesota and the thought of paying $4.23
It’s a recession alright. You don’t have to tell us that when there’s a 7 percent unemployment rate in Minnesota and the thought of paying $4.23 for a single red pepper at the co-op sends one (ok, me) into a sweaty panic attack. Now, even if we weren’t knee deep in a recession, we’d never,
‘Financial Engagement’ at Peavey Plaza promises new conversations and ideas about economic sustainability
Layover passengers will see the Twin Cities in a whole new way
Twin Cities bike culture just got cooler
New site explores Minnesota businesses with a purpose
Social media for social good, and how to avoid “you’re doing it wrong”
3 ideas that can make your business and the world a little bit better
Sustainable paper: Good for the environment, and your project
Authentic storytelling: Why it matters
The Good List: Weekend to-do
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