Conference on Public Banking: February 11, 2017, in Boulder, CO!

Public Banks for our Communities: Building Economic Democracy!

Greetings!
Please accept this invitation to attend our conference on Public Banking, “Public Banks for our Communities: Building Economic Democracy!

“First 100 Registrants Only. Open to the public – suggested donation $10. No one turned away for lack of funds. Refreshments will be served.

When
Saturday February 11, 2017 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM MST

Where

First United Methodist Church
1421 Spruce St
Boulder, CO 80302

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Speakers:

Walt McRee – Chair of the Public Banking Institute
Shara Smith – Chief Operations Officer, Public Banking Institute
Bob Bows – Founding board member and former Secretary of Public Banking Institute; Chair of Colorado Public Banking
Earl Staelin – Chair of Rocky Mountain Public Banking Institute, Denver attorney, co-sponsor of state-owned bank ballot initiative for Colorado (primarily with Bob Bows)

Topics:

What is a public bank and how does it differ from a private bank?
What are the many advantages of a city, county, or state having a public bank?
How can public banks end the “business cycle” of boom and bust and create strong and stable economies?
How can a public bank strengthen private local community banks and credit unions?
How do public banks end austerity and create prosperity without raising taxes?
Current and former examples of successful public banks (Colonial America; Bank of North Dakota, etc.).
What is the history of Public vs. Private banks in America and abroad?
What do the city, county, or state do with your money now and what does it cost?

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