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Michael Newham posted a blog postThe story of LocalSwitch; Problem, Opportunity, Solution and Mission
My colleague Ross Rabette has penned a few words on the reason for LocalSwitch and our shared mission..The LocalSwitch StoryThe problemSecond highest youth unemployment rate in EuropeOver the last six years, Ireland has seen huge changes in it's economy, which has massively impacted the economic prospects of it’s population. Over 1 in 3 young men (aged between 18-25) are now unemployed, and many more are emigrating, as they see few employment prospects in Ireland. These young people are quickly…See More
Nick Wilding liked Michael Newham's blog post LocalSwitch.ie: Creating Jobs, Lowering Costs, Raising EarningsMichael Newham commented on Frankie Hine-Hughes's blog post How the village of Wray worked to get broadband access"It's case studies like these that are vital for showing best practice to new communities whom we want to take the 'collaborative' plunge. Thanks for sharing..."
Michael Newham liked Frankie Hine-Hughes's blog post How the village of Wray worked to get broadband accessMichael Newham posted a blog postLocalSwitch.ie: Creating Jobs, Lowering Costs, Raising Earnings
SO after three months of planning we've formed a development board, got a charity number and have worked out a six stage process that any village, town or suburb can use to get 'SWITCHED'. 'Switch' over to locally owned energy, food and transport infrastructure;'Switch' off energy and food imports and'Switch' on to resilient, Co2 reductive, job creating businesses.________Local Switch Associations have already formed in Borrisokane, North Tipp. Foynes, West Limerick with hundreds to follow…See More
Michael Newham posted a status"Fiery Spirit Folk! letting you know of a new community infrastructure venture here in Ireland. We've called it LocalSwitch.ie. Check it out!"
Nick Wilding left a comment for Michael Newham"hi mick... welcome into fieryspirits - sorry didn't get a chance to call by the village on saturday and take up your offer...
hopefully you'll find the site useful. Do post up news/views - all welcome!
Best
nick"
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- Welcome! FierySpirits is for activists and professionals who are building vibrant, resilient rural communities. Tell us a little about why you'd like to join?
- Okay so, i'm here to find and share innovative solutions that empower communities to create and provide their own shelter, food, energy and culture is a cash/resource scarse world.
I also like chatting to people, getting to know what you're up to and feeling inspired 'cause of the dialogue!
- About Me (areas of expertise/interest I can share)
- I'm from Cloughjordan In Tipperary, Ireland and run a CarSharing (CarClub) company called GoCar in addition to a new community owned infrastructure company called LocalSwitch..
- Website:
- http://www.LocalSwitch.ie
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The story of LocalSwitch; Problem, Opportunity, Solution and Mission
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 22:18 0 Comments 0 Likes
My colleague Ross Rabette has penned a few words on the reason for LocalSwitch and our shared mission..
The LocalSwitch Story
The problem
Second highest youth unemployment rate in Europe
Over the last six years, Ireland has seen huge changes in it's economy, which has massively impacted the economic prospects of it’s population. Over 1 in 3…
Continue LocalSwitch.ie: Creating Jobs, Lowering Costs, Raising Earnings
Posted on April 25, 2012 at 12:18 0 Comments 1 Like
SO after three months of planning we've formed a development board, got a charity number and have worked out a six stage process that any village, town or suburb can use to get 'SWITCHED'.
'Switch' over to locally owned energy, food and transport infrastructure;
'Switch' off energy and food imports and
'Switch' on to resilient, Co2 reductive, job creating businesses.
________
Local Switch Associations have already formed in Borrisokane, North Tipp. Foynes,…
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- At 12:43 on November 3, 2009, Nick Wilding said…
- hi mick... welcome into fieryspirits - sorry didn't get a chance to call by the village on saturday and take up your offer...
hopefully you'll find the site useful. Do post up news/views - all welcome!
Best
nick
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