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Bill McKibben proposes “pursuing prosperity in a more local direction, with cities, suburbs, and regions producing more of their own food, generating more of their own energy, and even creating more of their own culture and entertainment.” That sounds like a Smaller Indiana.

When: Saturday, March 15, 2pm to 5pm

Where: Basile Auditorium, Herron School of Art & Design, 735 W. New York, Indianapolis. (For Directions)

How: Admission free through Smaller Indiana …Call Pat Coyle at 317-332-7878 or send him a message through Smaller Indiana.

Pat Coyle says:

I found the book, “Deep Economy, the Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future” by accident, or so I thought, as I was perusing the bookshelves in an airport gift shop on my way back to Indy. Little did I know that I would find in this book not just something to pass the time as I traveled, but a piece of work that opened my eyes to a new way of looking at the world.

Actually, McKibben’s ideas aren’t new. They’re a bit like throwbacks. But his emphasis on commmunity, his urgings to eliminate compromise and his even-handed treatment on typically polarizing issues impacted me, well, deeply. So much so that he was my first choice to be the first speaker for the “Smaller Indiana, Big Ideas Series.” At least I hope it will be a “series” because there are a lot more big ideas out there in the world.

The event is sponsored by the Central Indiniana Community Foundation and 93.1 FM WTTS will occur on the afternoon of March 15 with Mr. McKibben speaking followed by a panel discussion and a book signing / reception. Please join this group if you’d like to be kept informed about this event. The event will start at 2pm and go until approx 5pm a the Herron School of Art & Design in Indianapolis.

Admission to this event will be free of charge, but donations to Smaller Indiana Big Idea Series will be welcomed. Seating is limited to the first 150 people who join this group through Smaller Indiana.

The panel so far includes:

• Brian Payne, CEO of the Central Indiana Community Foundation.


• Mark Miles, President and CEO of the Central Indiana Community Partnership.


• Bernard Munos, MBA, Ph.D. Advisor in corporate strategy at Eli Lilly and Co.


• Dr. Garrett Higbee is the founder and Executive Director of Twelve Stones Ministries, Inc.


• Kristian Andersen, President, Kristian Andersen & Assoc.


• Debbie Apple, Organic Farmer, Apple Family Farm


• John Ketzenberger, Business Columnist, Indianapolis Star


• Jeff Sparks, Truly Moving Pictures

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