the ruthlessly competitive nature of the corporate business model that we now live under is the source of much of the economic crisis that we are currently experiencing. the solution is a cooperative business model; but how do we get there from here? This session is a discussion of the problems we face, the nature and structure of the cooperative business model as a solution, and how do we transition from the old to the new.

Building on the morning session, "Transition and the Local Economy, Part 1," we will now move into a World Cafe dialogue, in which we will brainstorm together responses to the following questions:

- What must be done now economically to prepare our communities for the effects of peak oil, climate change, and financial collapse?

- How can the Transition Movement support these necessary changes?

The Transition Movement is currently active in 20 cities, towns, neighborhoods, and universities throughout Colorado, and is continuing to grow rapidly. How can these grassroots efforts best help to strengthen local economies while regenerating natural capital?

A healthy ecosystem - one that meets our needs as well as those of other diverse species - is the foundation upon which all other sources of capital must build. This session will be a mix of presentation and group discussion centered around short and long-term strategies for repairing the state of our soils, air and water, with an eye towards opportunities for economic development.