Get Involved in Promoting Sustainability by Attending the Next Midtown Brews
According to Webster’s Dictionary, sustainable describes a process, system, or practice that supports and maintains a given condition, such as economic growth or a human population, without destroying or depleting natural resources. Within the past eight years, the word sustainability has jumped into our vocabulary and quickly gained ground. Frequently used to describe the goals of environmental groups, sustainability has now expanded into mainstream media and green business advertising and practices.
Come to the next Midtown Brews and contribute to the discussion on how innovation and economic transformation can occur in Northeast Ohio by networks of people working together.
The Institute for Open Economic Networks (I-Open), a not-for-profit economic development organization that accelerates innovation and economic transformation in local and regional economies, is working to grow and enhance a stronger, sustainable community across the region supported by networks of people working together. EarthWatch Ohio and other like-minded partners are joining together in 2009 to support and promote events that foster I-Open’s mission.
I-Open’s approach is founded on open source development, an effective innovation engine developed in the software industry. Open source development is based on voluntary communities of people contributing to common (often complex) projects. I-Open develops and deploys practical approaches to creating open innovation networks in neighborhoods, counties and regions. Open networks accelerate collaborations and allow people to identify opportunities faster and then move quickly in an informed and collaborative manner.
I-Open hosts a monthly civic forum, Midtown Brews (www.MidtownBrews.net), in partnership with
Meet The Bloggers, which is free and open to the public. Midtown Brews which brings people together the first Thursday of every month from 5:30-7 p.m. Thought leaders from Northeast Ohio and the nation help guide open conversations focused on powerful topics affecting economic development in communities and regions. Midtown Brews accelerates enterprise development in the sectors of land, water, air, food and human health.
Everyone is encouraged to participate and contribute to the discussion. These events provide opportunities to build your networks, meet new people and collaborate on new projects. Be part of the solution and get involved!
Attend the next Midtown Brews on Feb. 5, March 5 and April 2 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.MidtownBrews.net. Hope to see you there.
I-Open is having a Leadership Retreat April 13-15. See the ad on page 15 for more information.