Why are homegrown apples in the UK more expensive than imported bananas? From flooding in Peru to the fight for fair wages, a lot more goes into the price of fruit than what supermarkets charge consumers for

Bananas shipped 5,000 miles cost less than local apples.This system exploits farmers abroad, undercuts local growers, concentrates profit in supermarkets. Local food should be grown & consumed locally — at fair prices for all.
#FoodJustice #LocalEconomies
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Challenging Monopoly Power: Why Local Business is Better for People, the Planet, and Your Wallet - The Great Simplification Monopolistic business practices have been illegal in the United States for more than a century. Yet, monopoly power continues to accelerate in our modern commercial landscape. Large, powerful corporat...

👌🏼🚀✨ inspiring conversation between @stacyfmitchell.bsky.social and @natehagens.bsky.social

''We now have big corporations who decide who wins and loses in this economy..''
www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/198-... #complexity #risk #economics #multinationals #resilience #localeconomies

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to defend the Endangered Species Act. Oppose all efforts to undermine it, such as H.R. 1897

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✅ TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress, “Fully fund our national parks. Support visitors, wildlife, and local economies.”

Click below for more information and to email Congress. Follow us, “Like,” & share. #NationalParks #conservation #wildlife #LocalEconomies #recreation

👉 Follow SDG Local Action to discover how cities are creating green jobs and promoting sustainable livelihoods through local action.

#GreenJobs #SustainableEmployment #LocalEconomies #GreenEnergy #LocalGovernments #SDGs #UrbanInnovation #LocalAction

Worth coming back to: What could a 1% shift in NYC’s capital unlock?

Michael Shuman & Karla Pinzón on community power, workforce development, and a just energy transition.

🎧 Listen: leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast/loca...

#LeadTheChange #BardGPS #SustainableCities #CleanEnergy #LocalEconomies

Wine Tourism Drives Up to 28% of Revenue for Small Wineries, Global Report Finds Sixty percent of wineries say tourism significantly boosts local economies as younger visitors seek authentic, sustainable experiences worldwide.

FYI: Wine Tourism Drives Up to 28% of Revenue for Small Wineries, Global Report Finds #WineTourism #SmallWineries #SustainableTravel #WineLovers #LocalEconomies

You can always spot the people who think their Walmart trash is #GoldStandard:
they resent the people who respect handcrafted excellence of #craftsmanship

#Walmartification is why #SkilledTrades & #LocalEconomies are dying

What does it look like when communities shape their own economic future?

As Karla Pinzón says: “When we invest in local knowledge, we’re the ones who get the returns.”

Stay tuned — new episode on #LocalEconomies drops Thursday!

#LeadTheChangePodcast #BardGPS #SustainabilityLeadership

Adaptability fuels resilience. Haji Bakari Silah of Bakari’s Pizza shares how his business survived COVID by creating a new revenue model in this latest clip from #B3Atlanta!

#entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #revenuesharing #localeconomies #atlanta #b3 #financialfreedom #economyforall

A Top Economist is now Warning U.S. is On the Brink of a Recession Is the United States on the brink of a recession? Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi says there is a 48% chance of one in the next 12 months.

A Top Economist is now Warning U.S. is On the Brink of a Recession


#Recession #Economy #EconomyNews #Economics #Economist #MarkZandi #Moodys #ChiefEconomist #USNews #News #UnitedStates #LocalEconomies #RecessionFears #EconomicsDownturn #EconomicCollapse #Crisis #Markets #HousingMarket #Housing

What Are Economics? A Down-to-Earth Guide to a Vital Science What are economics? Discover how individuals and societies allocate resources and why this field impacts your daily life.

What Are Economics? A Down-to-Earth Guide to a Vital Science


#Economics #Economy #EconomyNews #USEconmy #Guide #Money #US #USNews #Groceries #Grocery #Gas #Oil #GasStation #Inflation #WallStreet #Macroeconomics #Microeconomics #LocalEconomies #LocalEconomy #Education

UK distillers warn of closures as spirits duty freeze urged ahead of budget Industry leaders say rising taxes threaten small producers and local economies, call for genuine freeze to support sector’s survival

UK distillers warn of closures as spirits duty freeze urged ahead of budget #SpiritsDuty #UKDistillers #Taxation #SmallProducers #LocalEconomies

Droughts don’t just dry up water — they drain livelihoods and weaken local economies
#Drought #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #WaterCrisis #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #LocalEconomies #Banks #EconomicImpact #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateRisks #Resilience
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Signs of Upcoming Job Losses Now Poses Risk to Spending Rising inflation and a weakening labor market pose significant risks to consumer spending according to a Reuters report.

Signs of Upcoming Job Losses Now Poses Risk to Spending


#Economy #EconomyNews #LaborMarket #MarketNews #Layoffs #Jobs #JobLosses #USEconomy #LocalEconomies #MSN #Newsbreak #SmartNews #Money

A Famous University in California Now Announces Unexpected Layoffs Stanford University layoffs impact 363 staff due to budget cuts of $140 million. Discover the details and community response.

A Famous University in California Now Announces Unexpected Layoffs


#Layoffs #Economy #EconomyNews #California #LocalNews #LocalEconomies #Stanford University #SchoolLayoffs #Schools #Education

Vacation Rental Company Now Files Unexpected Bankruptcy Amid Investor Complaints Learn about the impacts of COVID-19 and hurricanes on a vacation rental company struggling with financial troubles in Florida.

Vacation Rental Company Now Files Unexpected Bankruptcy Amid Investor Complaints


#Economy #EconomyNews #Bankruptcy #News #Markets #Closure #Economics #Florida #LocalEconomies #LocalEconomy #BusinessNews #Finance #FinanceNews #LocalNews

Beloit City Council Proclaims National Farmers Market Week and National Night Out 2025 Beloit recognizes National Farmers Market Week and National Night Out in August 2025.

Beloit is gearing up for a double celebration in August 2025, honoring both National Farmers Market Week and National Night Out—join the fun and support your local community!

Click to read more!

#BeloitRockCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #LocalEconomies #BeloitFarmersMarket

Prout believes in building strong local economies and communities. We agree with much of what Michael Shuman shares in this 'localism manifesto.'
Find out more at: mainstreetjournal.substack.com/.../a-locali....
#Prout #LocalEconomies #Communities #LocalismManifesto #MichaelShuman

The role of agritourism in the development of regions <p xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" class="first" dir="auto" id="d2216942e80">Agritourism is a form of sustainable tourism that emerged as a unique combination of agri...

'The role of agritourism in the development of regions' - an article in the @edpsciences.bsky.social UN #SDGs Research Collection on #ScienceOpen:

➡️ www.scienceopen.com/document?vid...

🖇️ #Agritourism #SustainableTourism #RuralDevelopment #RegionalDevelopment #LocalEconomies

Vermont Developers Eye New Predictable Permitting Map Amid Local Planning Discussions Developers aim to utilize Vermont's new map for streamlined permitting opportunities.

Vermont is rolling out a new development map designed to simplify the permitting process for developers, sparking excitement for future investments and community growth!

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#RutlandCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #RutlandCountyDevelopment #LocalEconomies #CommunityEngagement

Critics Warn Against Dangerous Bills Threatening Economic Stability and Families Opponents claim proposed legislation undermines affordable loans and supports illicit activities.

House Democrats are raising alarms as two controversial bills threaten to destabilize local economies and undermine the financial security of American families.

Learn more here!

#US #FinancialRegulation #CitizenPortal #EconomicStability #LocalEconomies #USFamilies

Photos of CLeS conference swagger - bag, speaker thank you chocolate and Carneagie Life in Uk report. Plus photos of menti word cloud and a couple of speakers

Thank you to the wonderful folk at CLES for convening a brilliant array of changemakers & conversations for today’s #CommunityWealthBuilding Summit 2025.

All united by a vision of fairer, more democratic local economies.

#CWBSummit2025 #LocalEconomies #InclusiveEconomy

An Aid Network Now Counters ICE Raids in California Uncover how ICE raids in California have led to a strong community response, providing support to undocumented families in need.

An Aid Network Now Counters ICE Raids in California

#ICE #California #ImmigrantSupport #CommunityResponse #ImmigrationRaids #Advocacy #UndocumentedFamilies #GrassrootsOrganizing #LegalAid #LocalEconomies #PublicSafety #CommunitySolidarity #HumanRights #PoliticalClimate #NeighborhoodWatch #Politics

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Support local economic development, education, and self-reliance

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👉 www.maplemicrodevelopment.org

#CommunityEmpowerment #MAPLEMicrodevelopment #SustainableChange #Grassroots #Education #Development #LocalEconomies

Preserving dark skies can boost your town’s income.

Astrotourism is growing and it thrives under starry skies ✨

Support the stars. Support your community.

📍 Take the pledge: darkskytexas.org/pledge

#DarkSkyTexas #Astrotourism #LocalEconomies #Stargazing #LightPollutionSolutions

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Protests in cities like Barcelona and Lisbon highlight the strain of mass tourism on local communities, causing rising property prices and congestion. Cities seek regulations for a more sustainable tourism approach. #Tourism #SustainableTravel #LocalEconomies

Council adopts preferred alternative for rockfish conservation in Oregon and Washington Council decides on managing 10 rockfish species for conservation in Pacific waters.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has taken a bold step towards preserving vital fish species, including black rockfish, essential for both local economies and cultural heritage along the Pacific coast.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #LocalEconomies #ConservationManagement

Texas Senate debates new limits on wine tasting room operations Senator discusses challenges in lifting wine production caps amid legislative session.

Texas winemakers are facing a critical battle as lawmakers push for stricter production caps that threaten to stifle the vibrant local wine industry.

Get the details!

#TX #CitizenPortal #TexasWineIndustry #LocalEconomies #AgriculturalGrowth #LegislativeReform

Discover Puerto Rico enhances tourism through diverse initiatives and local engagement Discover Puerto Rico promotes tourism diversification in collaboration with local businesses and attractions.

Puerto Rico is shaking up its tourism game by diversifying attractions and supporting local businesses, promising a richer experience for every visitor!

Learn more here

#US #CulturalIdentity #CitizenPortal #LocalEconomies #PuertoRicoTourism #TourismDiversification