by Tipperary GBN

Convergence 2015

rsz_screenshot_2015-10-13_175117 (1)Convergence is a series of events being held around the country that focuses on a community led approach to job creation, economic recovery and thriving and resilient local places.

The events will build on Ireland’s rich tradition of co-operatives and the current interest in; community ownership; co-housing; social enterprise; renewable energy co-operatives; co-working; community owned pubs and shops; buyers clubs; artist and food co-ops; and the emerging collaborative economy.

The full schedule for the 21 sessions taking place across the island is here.

The main conference, ‘Better Business, Better Living’, is being held in the community enterprise centre at Cloughjordan ecovillage in Tipperary on Wednesday  October  28th 2015 10.30-­‐16.30 Full Details here

Tipperary GBN(https://www.tipperarygbn.org)
Tipperary Green Business Network is established in Co. Tipperary to take advantage of the emerging Green Economy, harness its job creation potential, with the longer term ambition of making Tipperary one of Ireland’s greenest counties. The Network receives financial assistance from Local Enterprise Office, Tipperary and is supported in other ways by North Tipperary LEADER Partnership, South Tipperary Development Company and Tipperary Energy Agency For more information about the Tipperary Green Business Network or if you would like to become a member please contact TIPPERARY GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK Coordinator on 067 56676/089 4171397 or by email at tipperarygbn@gmail.com