What does it mean to be an economically resilient community?

Join the Sustainability Institute to learn how our 7 Rivers Region can strive to uphold workforce goals during inevitable economic challenges ahead.

When: Thursday, November 9th

Time: 8am-12:30pm

Where: Lunda Center at Western Technical College

Globalization, climate change and other variables will continue to cause shifts in the economy of the 7 Rivers Region. Inevitably, some of these shifts will cause disruptive economic shock in our region. What do current economic trends suggest about how our local economy will experience such shocks? What economic conditions exist that will either help or prevent us from rebounding and growing in the face of disruptive change? How can the 7 Rivers Region build our capacity for economic resilience in a way that attends to both social equity and environmental stewardship?