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Comment by John F Neville on November 24, 2010 at 5:18pm

Check this process out - it's called Dual Currency and it has a good system and track record. Joel Hodroff is very good at this.
http://www.dualcurrency.com/

Comment by Les Squires on November 24, 2010 at 4:16pm

http://baltimoregreencurrency.org/

Executive Director of Baltimore Green Currency, Jeff Dicken, appeared on WYPR’s Maryland Morning program this past Monday, along with Susan Witt of the Berkshares project. “It was an honor to be interviewed with Susan,” said Jeff, “since she’s the founder of one of the most visible complimentary currencies out there.”

Berkshares, started in 2006 in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts, has issued over $2.7 Million worth of currency in its four years of existence. When asked whether he thinks BNotes will be as successful as the Berkshares have been, Jeff said, “I’m certainly hoping that people in Baltimore realize the value of using a local currency, and I know that there are many businesses here that could benefit from it. I’m optimistic.”

BNotes are expected to launch in the Spring of 2011. If you are interested in accepting BNotes, or would like to know more, please get in touch with us on our Contact page!

Comment by Marita Peak on November 24, 2010 at 10:03am

I'll check it out!

Comment by Les Squires on November 24, 2010 at 9:15am

Marita, perhaps you and some of your best Denver acquaintenances would like to start an exchange for Denver.... [hint, hint].

Comment by Marita Peak on November 24, 2010 at 8:41am

Loved the movie and went to the website http://community-exchange.org/

It didn't look like there's an exchange for the Denver/Boulder area. Do you know if there is one, and it's not registered?

Comment by Nils I. Palsson on November 23, 2010 at 2:14pm

Training 4 Transition - December 3-5 in Lake County, CA!
more info here and at www.transitionlakecounty.org

Comment by Les Squires on November 23, 2010 at 7:00am

Brilliant animation of community currencies. How could anybody claim not to understand after talking with Larry and Dawn??
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7747347/

Comment by Les Squires on August 5, 2010 at 7:49am

Brilliant Introduction and Examples -- Complementary Currencies

Comment by Les Squires on January 24, 2010 at 9:42am

Care2 on Community, Not Wallets -- Recommended by Jane Fitzwilliam, Vermont USA

In light of the current economic woes, some internet sites have discovered the way to our collective hearts is not through our wallets but instead through community. Below are a few creative (and free) solutions to save a bit of coin and feel good while doing it.

1. Craigslist
How it works: This “classified-type-site” allows you to list anything you have for sale or want to trade at no charge.
Pros: They have a “Free Stuff” category where you can find everything from moving boxes to used dental equipment (hey, I’m not judging) and a “Barter” category that allows you to post your skills or goods for trade.
Cons: Craiglisters are notorious flakes and are not terribly proficient at returning e-mails. It’s always best to speak to someone on the phone before making the trek to their house.

2. Freecycle
How it works: The name says it all. Everything on this site is, you guessed it, free. Their goal is to keep stuff moving throughout the community and out of landfills. Got a rusty BBQ or half empty can of paint? Chances are good that someone wants it.
Pros: Freecycle has facilitated over a million trades since its inception.
Cons: The site isn’t terribly easy to navigate and you must sign-up to browse their selection of free stuff.

3. Favorpals
How it works: Their motto is “A world without money” and right they are.
Trade your skilled labor for someone else’s.
Pros: It’s one of the only sites that converts your unique skills into a commodity.
Cons: You must join before you’re able to see if there are even people in your area to trade skills with. It’s limited to urban communities.

4. I don’t need it, you can have it
How it works: People donate items they no longer have use for.
Pros: Very parent-friendly. There is a lot of stuff on here that’s new or nearly new and they have an international scope.
Cons: They’re limited to big cities and some categories are pretty sparse.

5. Garden Web
How it works: Green thumbs from around the world keep in touch to trade plants and seeds.
Pros: Easy to use and a great opportunity to find illusive strains of heirloom plants.
Cons: You must pay for shipping.

6. Swaptree
How it works: Using their simple form, just enter the bar code on the books, video games, CDs or DVDs you want to trade. They then apply an algorithm to your item and list thousands you are able to trade for it.
Pros: Very easy to use, lets you make a wishlist for future “wants” and many of the items are brand new.
Cons: You may have to monitor often as popular items go fast.

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