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BALLE is an international alliance of independently operated local business networks dedicated to building Local Living Economies.

We envision a sustainable global economy as a network of Local Living Economies, building long-term economic empowerment and prosperity in communities through local business ownership, economic justice, cultural diversity and a healthy natural environment.

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Events Calendar

Third Annual BALLE International Conference

Thank you to all who made the BALLE Conference in Vancouver such a great experience! Check back soon - Conference outcomes and event pictures will be posted in coming weeks.

Featured Entrepreneur

Ciao Thyme Catering - Bellingham, WA

Owners: Jessica and Mataio Gillis

Jessica and Mataio?s honeymoon in Europe, in conjunction with previous experiences in Bellingham, led them to believe they could create a business that embraced their community with an emphasis on a European lifestyle. ?As we interpreted it, the European lifestyle meant keeping your money at home by shopping in your neighborhood stores daily, making travel and vacation a bigger priority, a stronger involvement of family in one?s business, long-standing employee/employer relationships, and a commitment to seasonal cooking and eating,? says Jessica.
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Our site of plant seeds has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Nuts and Kernels, Aquaculture Equipment and Supplies, Fodder, Feed Additives, Vegetables. Our site of outdoor clothing has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Leisure Wear, Bathrobe, Garment Accessories, Pants and Trousers. Our site of security and safety products has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Wheel and Tire Parts, Auto Electrical System, Automobile Stocks, Auto Repair Equipment. Our site of travel has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Hotel Supplies and Guest Amenities, Brokerage, Intermediary Service, Exhibitions and Fairs, Food Service Supplies. Our site of plastics and products has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Inorganic Chemical Materials, Agrochemicals and Pesticides, Food Additives, Rubber and Products. Our site of printers and scanners has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Computer Cables and Connectors, Consumables, Earphone and Headphone, Software. Our site of slate, sandstone and limestone has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Flooring and Tiles, Apartment, Villas, Bath and Toilet Appliances, Construction Machinery. Our site of power transmission equipment has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Radio and TV Equipment, Contactors, Generators, Communication Cables. Our site of optoelectronic displays has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Resonators, Electronic Accessories, Potentiometers, Multilayer PCB. Our site of energy agents has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Paraffin, Fuel Oil, Coal, UPS and Power Supply. Our site of others has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Metal Waste, Environment Projects, Water Chiller, Waste Management. Our site of home appliances stocks has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Others, Agriculture Product Stocks, Metal Stocks, Lighting Stocks. Our site of dairy products has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Honey Products, Alcohol, Frozen and Dried Fruit, Sugar and Sweeteners. Our site of folding furniture has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Wooden and Panel Furniture, Commercial Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Bedroom Furniture. Our site of embroidery and crafts textile has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Paintings and Calligraphies, Antique Imitation Crafts, Key Chain, Promotion Gifts. Our site of massager has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Medical Equipment, Disabilities, Reading Glasses, Pharmaceutic Machinery. Our site of kitchen appliances has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Steam Cleaners, Audio and Video Equipment, Refrigerator and Freeze, Vacuum Cleaner.

Our site of Communication Cables has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Switches, Contactors, Insulation Materials and Elements, Communication Cables. Our site of Garden Supplies has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Kitchenware, Bedding, Household Plastic Products, Umbrella and Raincoats. Our site of Commercial Lighting has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Table Lamps and Reading Lamps, Lighting Bulbs and Tubes, LED Flashlights, Res Our site of Cell Phone Bags and Cases has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Special Purpose Bags and Cases, Handbags, Wallets and Purses, Cel Our site of Ceramics has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Metal Processing Service, Steel Pipes, Iron and Steel, Non-ferrous Metal. Our site of Consumable has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Adhesive Tape and Glue, Education Appliances, Presentation Equipment, Telephones and Pa Our site of Transport Packaging has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Packaging Paper, Agricultural Packaging, Paper and Paper Products, Films. Our site of Satellite Receiver has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Satellite Receiver, Electronic Books, Printing Plate, Printing Plate. Our site of Video Door Phone has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Roadway Safety, Bodyguard, Wireless Camera, Personal Protection and Self Defense. Our site of Car Racing has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Telescope and Binoculars, Fishing, Sportswear, Golf. Our site of Exchanges has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Switchboard, Fax Machines, Phone Cards, Radio and TV Broadcasting. Our site of Chemical Fabrics has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Leather Raw Materials, Cotton Fabrics, Interweave Fabric, Textile Machinery. Our site of Watches has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Jewellery Cases/Boxes, Jewelry, Costume and Fashion Jewelry, Rings. Our site of Wooden Toys has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Toy Stocks, Dolls, Toy Agents, Vinyl Toy. Our site of Truck Tire has many offers from the companies worldwide, located in following categories: Transportation Projects, Boats and Ships, Trains and Railroads, Passenger Elevator.

New Brief

Good Morning, Beautiful Business

Judy Wick's recent lecture at the E. F. Schumacher Society, "Good Morning, Beautiful Business" can be found here, or it can be ordered in pamphlet form by sending $5 to the E. F. Schumacher Society, 140 Jug End Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230.

Featured Local Network

SBN Philadelphia

Greater Philadelphia Area
Founded 2001

As a local BALLE network, what makes the Philadelphia region unique is the diverse constituencies they are able to bring into the Local Living Economies tent. The network is growing to be more representative of the region they serve... Through the Buy Local Philly Campaign, their Social Venture Institute, Annual Conference and general membership recruiting activities, they are working to make sure their Network accurately reflects the population of their city and region.
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