Meaningful experiences, insights, new possibilities:
Ojai as a think talk – conferences
New Economy “employment” agency
What other voices need to be heard:
youth, politicians, schools, ranchers, business people, CAUSE (Ventura),
Create a City Visioning Process – include all residents – also make it
a Ventura-Ojai corridor visioning process
What do you feel called to do as an act of personal leadership:
Several people said: “Change City Manager” Feeling that he doesn’t
support local business. Business person on City Council. Recognition
that Ojai and Ventura financial well-being are connected. Proposed a
light rail between Ojai and Ventura. See it as an economic corridor.
Important next steps to enrich local community:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Places to hang out that don’t close early
Master plan: arts Master Plan
Ventura-Ojai Economic Corridor
SECOND DISCUSSION:
More Collaboration and Networking between businesses in Ojai and
Ventura and between social profits
More responsive Politics
PERMECONOMY!
BRANDING: The New Now!
Awakening the Dreamer workshops
Ojai Brand for food, art, eco activities and actions within Ojai
Pursue: spirituallly based political change, visioning and strategic
plan for communityu
Involve yoga teachers, virtual economy, connect people looking for
work with those who have work. Work Faire?
Emphasize the Love Economy and Social Profits (non-profits)
