In 1991, a new currency was created.  This local, time-based currency, was designed to promote local economic development and to build a sense of community.  On October 19th of that year , the first purchase was made using this currency (reportedly a samoza).  Thus, the "Ithaca Hour" was born.  Today, more than 900 participants in [...]

Over the last 2 weeks I have taken a bit of a vacation.  A vacation from blogging.  A vacation from the office.  So let me take this opportunity to wish everyone a, belated, happy holidays. I always find the end of the year interesting.  It seems a time where business has a split focus between [...]