natural economy

Someone has put together a short but compelling video about the emergence of a "Grassroots Economy," one that values collaboration and bottom-up processes. Part of our purpose is to bring together local businesses to work together in creating a solid, stable local economy - one that provides good paying jobs, healthy economic flows and the goods and services we need. Take a look and let us know what you think.

Check out this post by Canadian blogger Dave Pollard about transitioning from the "industrial economy" to what he calls a "natural economy." The natural economy includes enterprise that naturally arises to fulfill the needs of the community. This is related to what I believe is the fundamental purpose of business - to provide the goods and services needed in a community.

Here's a chart comparing the relationships in each: