Have you ever wished services were paid in a currency other than cash? Time banks offer an interesting solution that takes “time is money” seriously. This relationship model can create a harmonious environment as long as it’s done correctly. How Time Banks Work Think of time banking as giving out human dollars. Instead of monetizing services, it operates on equal-value exchanges and is highly focused on the minutes spent doing them. For example, you mow someone’s lawn for an hour. The time spent turns into credit under their account. They can use it to redeem assistance from you. Time banking is similar to holding favors for one another since it focuses on…
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100% Carbon Free, Climate Resilient Living
This is the future of the grid happening right here in Vermont Imagine living in a home that’s all-electric, fossil fuel-free, and is fully storm-resilient. That’s the reality for the 155 families who will move to Hillside East in South Burlington, Vermont. This is a first for that state– a whole neighborhood that is resistant to power outages thanks to a Resiliency Package of in-home Tesla Powerwall batteries for seamless backup power, rooftop solar panels to recharge, and extend the batteries’ backup capability, and a neighborhood microgrid for extra backup power as needed. O’Brien Brothers, a Vermont-grown property development company for over six decades, turned to Green Mountain Power when…
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Grocery Outlet of Oak Grove has Spring Gardening Essentials
It’s Planting Season, and here at Grocery Outlet of Oak Grove, we have everything you need, from Organic soil to great starter plants and more. Come on and get everything you need for a great price. Of course, we will have all of our favorite Organic and specialty food items in stock. For more info: facebook.com/OakGroveGroceryOutlet/
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Educational Resources at Symbiop Garden Shop
Participating in the practice of growing your own food and being a steward to the land is rewarding in a way that few other things are
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Erica L. Rodman Receives Accredited Land Consultant Designation
Erica L. Rodman, Managing Broker, Woodland Real Estate (www.woodlandwa.com) of Woodland, WA was designated as an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC). Rodman is now joining an elite group of over 500 land specialists who hold this designation. In addition to subscribing to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, ALCs support the high standards of conduct and experience that directly relates to their specialty. Erica Rodman specializes in the sale of residential land, timberland, and rural homes on acreage. The REALTORS® Land Institute confers the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation only to its members who meet the rigorous knowledge and experience requirements. The industry recognizes the ALC Designation as the pinnacle of achievement…
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Oak Grove Grocery Outlet Supports Community
Oak Grove Grocery Outlet has new owners: Gary & Angie Nielsen.
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Oregon Solar & Storage Conference
Visit engaging exhibits, and hear from industry leaders about solar policy, storage, business development, land use, large-scale development, and more.
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Gobble Up Portland
Saturday, November 12, 2022 100 SE Alder 10am – 5pm Free Admission At Gobble Up, shoppers will find innovative, local treats ranging from macarons to forest-infused spirits, to cooking sauces, to shrubs, to bone broth, uniquely flavored nut butters, to spirited ice cream, as well as handmade kitchenware like cutting boards, oven mitts, and reusable wax food wrap. This will be a great event at which to buy holiday ingredients and treats for both home cooks and chefs alike—especially those looking to highlight locally made products. For more info: gobbleupnorthwest.com
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Fair Planet Advisors 2022 Best For The World™ for exceptional impact on its “Customer Service”
Every year, Best for the World recognizes the top-performing B Corps creating the greatest positive impact through their businesses.
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Pendleton Opens New Store in Salem
1313 Mill Street SE Suite 110, Salem, OR Hours 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday Pendleton Woolen Mills has a new store inside the Willamette Heritage Center (WHC) in Salem, Oregon. The store offers woolen blankets, apparel, accessories, and gifts, along with fabric cuts and exclusive mill materials for crafting with wool. This location is a ‘coming home’ for Pendleton Woolen Mill’s descendants of Thomas Lister Kay, where his namesake mill was founded 133 years earlier. Founded in 1863 and located in Portland, Oregon, Pendleton weaves iconic designs in two of America’s remaining woolen mills in Pendleton, Oregon, and Washougal, Washington. With six generations of family ownership, Pendleton…
