Financial Permaculture Institute

What kind of people should come?

This Convergence is designed to be an inter-generational, trans-cultural, and interfaith opportunity to learn how to leverage local resources, diversity and talent to create business opportunities that give back to the local community, bio-region, country, and the world. Attendees will include lawyers and bankers, small business owners, philanthropists, community organizers, investors, financial planers, accountants, construction workers, permaculture designers, financial advisers, city council members, local officials and students of ecology, education and business, and more.

Are there any pre-requisites required to coming?

While a background and understanding of permaculture as well as business is not required, it is helpful.

What is the format and educational style?

The education style for this event will be content driven participatory design. We will be providing key content from experts in financial planing, investment, ethanol production and engineering, green construction & natural building, cooperative legal structures, and more. We will also be utilizing the knowledge and skills of participants using open space technology and design simulations. For more detailed information about the instructors and facilitators click here.

More Frequently Asked Questions?

Download the Logistics Packet -- it answers frequently asked questions and has more detailed information about the course.