New Local "Marketplace" Coming Soon - The SHARE EXCHANGE

[jitterbug]

Communities across the country are in need of a new type of economic revitalization -- a type that is based on relocalization of basic needs and essential goods. Localizing food production, bringing back local manufacturing and reintroducing cooperatives are all pieces of this puzzle.

The SHARE EXCHANGE, with a planned September 1, 2010 opening date, will be a central location, a "marketplace" where these things happen under one roof. It is a hub for sustainable living and incubating a vibrant local economy.

Elements of the SHARE EXCHANGE will include: Education & Events, Made Local store, Share Area, Repair & Reuse, Tool Lending Library, Design Lab, Time Banks, Neighborhood Information, Marketplace, Outdoor Seating & Event Space, Access to Santa Rosa Creek & bike path.

Now is the time to get involved if you think your business may be a good fit for the SHARE EXCHANGE. Natural "anchor" partners would be a locally-owned coffee shop, hardware store, used bike shop, natural food market, a repair / reuse workshop, healthy food to-go, any products made in Sonoma County and anything related to art.

Other businesses or or organizations that would be a good fit might relate to health, education, arts, renewable energy, alternative transportation, reusable materials, or anything sustainability-oriented.

For more details about the SHARE EXCHAGE, please visit The ShareExchange | Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative (https://www.golocal.coop/share). There are links at the bottom of the page to sign up for the mailing list, download a tenant information packet, or download a preliminary letter of interest. You can also stay in the loop with the Facebook fan page for the SHARE EXCHANGE (https://www.facebook.com/pages/WaccoBBnet/190681700261?ref=ts#%21/pages/Santa-Rosa-CA/SHARE-EXCHANGE/245912729141?ref=ts).

As this project is part of the Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative, first priority will go to GoLocal members. For more information about GoLocal, please visit Front Page | Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative (https://www.golocal.coop) or email [email protected].

[Geni Houston]

Is this the non-profit "market" mentioned in the PD today, March 9th? or is it a third project in downtown Santa Rosa?

[jitterbug]

No, the SHARE EXCHANGE is not one of the two projects described in today's Press Democrat article referenced below.

The SHARE EXCHANGE is a much smaller, neighborhood-scale project with a different focus than the ones described in the article. The SHARE EXCHANGE will feature resource sharing, enterprise incubation and local economy tools such as time banking, services exchange and a community reinvestment fund.

There's a lot more information at the web site (https://sonomacounty.golocal.coop/share) referenced above and also in the documents which can be downloaded at the bottom of the web page.

Community input will be invaluable at each stage of development in the SHARE EXCHANGE. Sign up HERE (https://sonomacounty.golocal.coop/share/survey/) to be on a mailing list to stay in the loop.


Is this the non-profit "market" mentioned in the PD today, March 9th? or is it a third project in downtown Santa Rosa?

[jitterbug]

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Save the date ~ Thursday April 1 ~ for a ShareExchange Preview Event. If you would like to learn more about sharing office or retail space, renting a mobile kiosk or conducting classes and workshops, please pencil in the evening of April 1st and stay tuned for more details.

Join the mailing list through the link at the bottom of this web site to be sure to stay in the loop ~ The ShareExchange | Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative (https://www.golocal.coop/share)


Communities across the country are in need of a new type of economic revitalization -- a type that is based on relocalization of basic needs and essential goods. Localizing food production, bringing back local manufacturing and reintroducing cooperatives are all pieces of this puzzle.

The SHARE EXCHANGE, with a planned September 1, 2010 opening date, will be a central location, a "marketplace" where these things happen under one roof. It is a hub for sustainable living and incubating a vibrant local economy.

Elements of the SHARE EXCHANGE will include: Education & Events, Made Local store, Share Area, Repair & Reuse, Tool Lending Library, Design Lab, Time Banks, Neighborhood Information, Marketplace, Outdoor Seating & Event Space, Access to Santa Rosa Creek & bike path.

Now is the time to get involved if you think your business may be a good fit for the SHARE EXCHANGE. Natural "anchor" partners would be a locally-owned coffee shop, hardware store, used bike shop, natural food market, a repair / reuse workshop, healthy food to-go, any products made in Sonoma County and anything related to art.

Other businesses or or organizations that would be a good fit might relate to health, education, arts, renewable energy, alternative transportation, reusable materials, or anything sustainability-oriented.

For more details about the SHARE EXCHAGE, please visit The ShareExchange | Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative (https://www.golocal.coop/share). There are links at the bottom of the page to sign up for the mailing list, download a tenant information packet, or download a preliminary letter of interest. You can also stay in the loop with the Facebook fan page for the SHARE EXCHANGE (https://www.facebook.com/pages/WaccoBBnet/190681700261?ref=ts#%21/pages/Santa-Rosa-CA/SHARE-EXCHANGE/245912729141?ref=ts).

As this project is part of the Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative, first priority will go to GoLocal members. For more information about GoLocal, please visit Front Page | Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative (https://www.golocal.coop) or email [email protected].