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Empowering an Energy Revolution

June 29, 2012 By admin

A powerful new vision for a more sustainable world based upon energy effıciency, conservation, renewable energy and sustainable living is energizing the Midwest. The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) combines this vision of its forward-thinking founders with the swelling ranks of mostly rural landowners to create the world’s largest and longest-running Renewable Energy and Sustainable […]

Filed Under: Business Expo, Community Development and Design, Consumption and Purchasing, Energy and Green Building, Energy Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Green or Natural Building/architecture, Green Products, Program - non-profit, Renewable, Renewable Energy, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Book

Morris: Investing in Community

June 29, 2012 By admin

Renaissance on the Prairie A renaissance is underway in Morris; a rebirth of community connections and involvement designed to highlight the town’s many resources and the good quality of life in west central Minnesota. Through working with Blandin Community Investment Partnership (BCIP) the people of Morris have greatly expanded opportunities for youth, and taken steps […]

Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Arts and Culture, Business Expo, Children, Families and Learning, Community Development and Design, Cultural Preservation, Educational Opportunities, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Internet and High-tech, Mentoring Programs, Minnesota, Murals, Prairie Restoration, Program - community, Program - government, Program - university, Promoting Community Interaction on Common Goals, Service Learning, Visual Arts, Youth

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