Watch the full episode of “Making $ense” – an in-depth, informative program that examines some of the economic problems facing our region, and explores some of the innovative approaches northern New Englanders have developed to weather the storm.
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Making $ense: Full Episode
Posted in Video (Making Sense) on April 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Time Banks
Posted in Video (Making Sense) on April 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
In these tough economic times, Time Banks provide their members a way to exchange services without using money. People use time credits that they can earn by providing work that they enjoy doing, or are skilled at. This system also helps remind individuals of their personal worth during a [...]
Food Clubs
Posted in Video (Making Sense) on April 16, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Food costs take a big bite out of everyone’s budget. In Portland, Maine people are getting together to fight the problem. The Portland Food Buying club, which is part of the Portland Food Coop formed a year and a half ago. The Food Buying Club buy local and natural foods, and [...]
Mortgage Deferment
Posted in Video (Making Sense) on April 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Maine’s Gorham Savings Bank has instituted a mortgage deferment program for its customers. If customers find themselves in a financial tight spot, they can apply to skip a mortgage payment. About 130 customers have taken part so far, for a variety of reasons – job loss, medical problem, etc.
Buy Local
Posted in Video (Making Sense) on April 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This story from Portland, Maine examines the growing “buy local” movement, and look at how a gift purchased from a locally-owned store affects the local economy.
Small Business
Posted in Video (Making Sense) on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
SCORE is a community based, volunteer organization of small business owners (active and retired) who counsel other small business owners on starting, marketing and making a small business successful. SCORE is available throughout northern New England. The southern NH chapter serves, on average, 700-800 clients per year. We’ll hear what [...]
Eating Well on a Reduced Budget
Posted in Video (Making Sense) on April 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The NH Food bank offers Operation Frontline, a statewide program offering classes on how to prepare good meals on a reduced budget. Despite the economic conditions we live with, everyone still needs to eat. Cutting food costs should not lead result in poor nutrition. Chefs will show viewers how to maximize [...]
10% Shift
Posted in Video (Making Sense) on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
10% Shift is a grassroots coalition of businesses, citizens and government agencies working together across Northern New England. Their goal is to shift 10% of their annual spending from non-local businesses to local independents. The result, they say, is a direct stimulus to the local economy. We’ll learn from citizens and [...]
Making $ense Promo
Posted in Video (Making Sense) on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
