Baker County
Information on the Community Wealth Building workshop in Baker City that was held March 26, 2010
The Building Wealth in Local Communities workshop in Baker City was attended by about 30 people. They represented a broad cross-section of the community and many new relationships were made.
When asked to define community wealth, everyone said that it was more than economics. People said it included relationships, the local environment, diversity, natural resources and a sustainable future. They also said a wealthy community needs to include all its members, present and future, in its wealth. Everyone expressed their love for their community and shared both their concerns and their aspirations for its future.
Participants also came up with a list of behaviors, attitudes, and strategies that will help them achieve their best possible outcome in Baker County. The most impressive result was the intense respect that everyone had for one another. As one woman stated during the adaptive learning phase at the conclusion of the day when asked "What did you learn today that will help you be successful?" I met a whole group of people that I didn't know. I feel that if I need anything I could call any of you up and you would help me.
Download the group's Collective Statement
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the original event flyer (PDF)
