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Oregon Mutual Credit & Time Bank Network

So many good ideas4oregon, so many un(der)employed people, so much unmet need! So what’s missing? Money? What’s money? A means of exchange. Learn how people managed in the Great Depression: Google “local currency” and think outside the cashbox! MMT$ + OpenSourceSoftware + Internet = RobustOregon

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      • breasinbreasin commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Yes, this is a great idea, but much of this exists, only in pieces,

        The time bank exists at: http://www.pdxtimebank.org/.

        The Oregon Barter Directory also exists at http://oregon.uscity.net/Barter/.

        The Oregon Microenterprise Network (OMEN) http://www.oregon-microbiz.org is a statewide association of microenterprise development programs and their supporters. OMEN’s mission is to increase opportunities for economically and geographically disadvantaged entrepreneurs by building the capacity and quality of Oregon microenterprise and entrepreneur development services.

        The Oregon State University Open Source Lab is the home of growing, high-impact open source communities. It is found at http://osuosl.org/

        An umbrella organization connecting all these might be a good way to go!

      • Jeanne EndersJeanne Enders commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        These kinds of solutions will be a major aspect of future community and economic life. The financial crisis of 2008 is a game-changer. Corporate cubicle jobs are likely not the hope of Oregonians, rather brand new business models, cottage industries, valuing material goods in new ways- this is likely the best route to our healthy future. A mutual credit and time bank network will create value AND community and Oregon can lead the way!

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      Oregon was once known as a place where new, creative thinking flourished and people weren’t afraid to face hard truths and take bold steps. But lately Oregon conversations are full of pessimism and cynicism. We all know Oregon is in a world of hurt. We’ve grown accustomed to hearing what’s wrong here.

      Meyer Memorial Trust wants to help change the tone of the conversations and jumpstart action that again makes our state a place where ideas begin and grow. But we need your help. Tell us what you think is the most pressing issue facing Oregon that an investment of up to $1 million from MMT could provide meaningful support and leverage over the next two years. Give us your best ideas about the form that support and leverage might take.

      This is not a time for faint hearted suggestions. We're looking for bold and innovative approaches. And while the nonprofit sector is proving itself to be resilient, innovative and inspired in these times, we need to move beyond categorical thinking and invite all sectors to work together to address the issues we face before it's too late. This is not the place for an organization to make a pitch for funds on its own behalf. We’re looking for ideas that rise above individual organizations and constituencies.

      Asking for public input in this kind of forum is new for us. Frankly, we don’t quite know what to expect. But we have faith that Oregonians will take this process seriously and contribute their best thinking. We believe Oregonians are ready to reengage and stay engaged and work together to find solutions. But awarding the million dollars depends on the quality of ideas—if we don’t have sufficient participation or we don’t find a good match with MMT’s mission and values, we reserve the right to find another route to helping create a better future for Oregon.

      We are confident Oregonians won’t let us down. We expect lively—but civil—discussions. We desire innovative, entrepreneurial ideas…the kind Fred Meyer might have had.

      Thank you for jumpstarting a better future for Oregon by submitting your million dollar idea below and/or commenting on ideas already suggested.