Local prosperity is achievable:Harnessing economic power - and people power - to build vibrant communities

摘要

We are warned that the outlook for Nova Scotia's rural economy is dire. But there are old and new solutions already in place or waiting to be adopted. By raising awareness of these solutions, and nurturing the entrepreneurs who are helping to rebuildthe economy, we can start to change the negative outlook.To that end, a conference titled "Local Prosperity - New Economics for Rural Canada," brought together 280 people, including 45 speakers, for four days this April in Annapolis Royal and Cornwal-lis Park, N.S. One of the key messages was that the new economy is, in many respects, the old economy. Nova Scotia needs goods; we can do that. Nova Scotia needs increased capacity to fund local businesses; we can invest closer to home. Nova Scotia needs community; we can support businesses that live in this province. And we can do it now.