Missoula to Explore Resilience Through Connection at Free Cycles Event
Missoula, MT – Missoulians are invited to come together for an inspiring evening on Friday, May 23rd, at 6:30 PM at Free Cycles (732 S. 1st St. West). Hosted by nonprofits Ecocity Builders and Free Cycles, this engaging event will focus on exploring a multi-stakeholder cooperative model as a pathway to creating sustainable and socially thriving communities.
Event Highlights:
Insight: Local practitioners will present emerging solutions in sustainable design, resource management, innovative energy systems, transportation, and green economies.
Interaction: Engage in breakout groups to collaboratively brainstorm practical solutions that prioritize a healthier, more sustainable Missoula.
Engagement: Share your ideas and weigh in on priorities for creating a cooperative model tailored to Missoula's needs.
Connection: Network with fellow community members while enjoying light refreshments.
Missoula has long been a model for collaboration, and cooperative models are deeply rooted in Montana's history, particularly in agriculture and energy. This event will explore how a cooperative framework can expand into new areas to amplify positive change locally and beyond.
Speakers from organizations such as Ecocity Builders, Free Cycles, University of Montana School of Business, Architecture of Belonging, Montana Forest Owners Association, Citizens Climate Lobby, Water Furnace, and Axiom Engineering Group will share insights on innovative strategies that address local challenges.
"Our vision is a Missoula that thrives on collaboration, where a cooperative approach accelerates sustainable solutions and strengthens our social fabric," says Kirstin Miller of Ecocity Builders. "This event is about putting ideas into action for a more resilient Missoula."
Mark your calendar for May 23rd, invite your friends, and join us at Free Cycles to help create the Missoula we all imagine.
For further information, contact Kirstin Miller at kirstin@ecocitybuilders.org or Bob Giordano at mist@strans.org.