When they heard of the Schumacher Center’s June 25th conference “Local Currencies in the Twenty-First Century,” the editors of Berkshire Trade and Commerce asked for an essay on the subject for their June issue.
The request came simultaneously with the sad news of the loss of a local banker to cancer. Gene Hannon was one of a legion of people working quietly to strengthen their own regional economies. The essay “Time to Rekindle Local Currency Concept” is meant to honor that intent wherever it occurs. Your comments are most welcome.