Community Forum for Economic Development

Nov 15: Forum on the Jobs Crisis

ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, THE COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WILL JOIN WITH SIX OTHER MICHIANA ORGANIZATIONS TO SPONSOR:

The Jobs Crisis & The Threat to Our Living Standards

WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED:

What caused this economic crisis?

Is President Obama's jobs plan what we need?

Can jobs be created for the long-term unemployed and minority youth?

Is taxing the rich "class warfare"?

How do attacks on unions (such as "right-to-work" laws and limits on project labor agreements) impact all working people?

WHAT CAN WE DO?

WHEN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 7 pm

WHERE: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 364 HALL, 2405 Edison Road, South Bend (east of Ironwood)

WHO:

Speaker - Marty Wolfson, University of Notre Dame economist and Director of the Higgins Labor Studies Program

Community Panel - 

Tony Flora, Secretary, AFL-CIO Central Labor Council and Board Member of the Community Forum for Economic Development

Bechy Ruvalcaba, Director, La Casa de Amistad

Glenn Williams, President, Michiana African-American Chamber of Commerce

   SPONSORS: Community Forum for Economic for Economic Development

Higgins Labor Studies Program, University of Notre Dame

La Casa de Amistad

Michiana African-American Chamber of Commerce

North Central Indiana AFL-CIO Central Labor Council

South Bend NAACP

Teamsters Local 364

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Oct 15: Urban Garden Market

THERE'LL BE MUSIC THIS SATURDAY AT THE URBAN GARDEN MARKET...

From 10 a.m. until Noon, Kathleen Jewel and her friend Linda Hulse will play dulcimer duets.

The market opens at 9 a.m and closes at 1 p.m.  Plenty of time to shop for vegetables, fruit, baked treats or barbecue and more -- including pumpkins and gourds.

THE MARKET IS LOCATED AT 1025 N. BENDIX DR. IN SOUTH BEND, 2 BLOCKS SOUTH OF LWW.

It provides fresh produce direct from producers in a friendly, open-air environment; and backyard gardeners and small farmers with a direct market for their goods.

The Market is open on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 22.  For more information about the Market: urbangardenmarket@gmail.com

Oct 18: Community Forum Meeting on proposed increased electric bills and reduced funding for heating assistance for low-income families

UTILITY COSTS: HARD TIMES MAY GET HARDER FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS!

 

Residential electric bills may increase by 22.7% for Indiana residents if I & M is granted a rate increase by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.  Meanwhile, the Energy Assistance Program could lose up to 50% of its federal funding, drastically cutting heating assistance for low-income families.

 

These threats to the economic well being of our community will be the focus of a public meeting on

Tuesday, October 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the

Charles Martin Youth Center

914 Lincoln Way West, South Bend 

 

Kerwin Olson, Interim Executive Director of Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana, will provide information and lead a discussion of the proposed electricity rate hike.  That hike could take effect as early as a year from now.  According to I & M, a typical residential customer will see a monthly increase of $20 on their electric bill.

 

Dawn Chapla, Director of Labor and Financial Stability at the United Way of St. Joseph County will discuss the impact of cuts in federal funding for energy assistance programs for low income families and will describe how local residents can obtain help through the United Way's privately funded "Team Heat" program.

 

 

Oct 6: Upcoming Events

1. This week at the Urban Garden Market - 

Only three more Market Saturdays for the season!  Lynn Joyce will be making beignets this Saturday, Jim will have plenty of pulled pork, and the Butternut Squash Community Garden will have a special: "$1. off for a package of six" squash, easy to store for winter use.  Jason will bring plenty of pumpkins and gourds for your Halloween decorating needs and the rest of our regular vendors will bring their usual offerings -- vegetables, fruit, cookies, home-made bread, pickles and jams, etc.

THE URBAN GARDEN MARKET AT LASALLE SQUARE IS LOCATED AT 1025 N. BENDIX DR. IN SOUTH BEND, 2 BLOCKS SOUTH OF LWW.

It provides fresh produce direct from producers in a friendly, open-air environment; and backyard gardeners and small farmers with a direct market for their goods.

The Market is open on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 22.  For more information about the Market: urbangardenmarket@gmail.com

2. South Bend Common Councilman Henry Davis will host a "Second District Summit."

When: Saturday, October 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main St. SB, Humphreys Multimedia Room

The event is open to the general public.  Seating is limited.  To reserve a seat, Contract Councilman Davis at 574-235-5983

3.  

Election 2011 Candidate Debates and Forum

Mishawaka Mayoral Debate
Monday October 10th 6:00pm -7:30pm
IU South Bend Wiekamp
Room 1001

South Bend Common Council At-Large Candidate Forum
Thursday October 20th 6:00pm - 7:30pm
IU South Bend Northside Hall
Room 113

South Bend Mayoral Debate
Thursday October 27th 6:00pm - 7:30pm
IU South Bend Student Activities Center
Rooms 221-225

Sponsored by the American Democracy Project, the Political Science Club of IU South Bend, and the League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area.

4. Taste of Unity Harvest Event/Silent Auction/ Tapas Dinner: 

A Fundraiser for Unity Gardens

 

Tuesday, Oct 11th 4pm-8pm

The Jewish Federation

  3202 Shalom Way South Bend, IN 46615

Tickets are on sale for $25.  You may purchase them through the Unity Gardens website, theunitygardens.blogspot.com/, by mail at PO Box 10022, SB46680, or call 315-4361.

Visit the website for additional information about the fundraiser or for information about Unity Gardens Fall classes.