Finding Balance, an event that connects economics with the environment, is taking place in Invermere, on March 2 and 3. Finding Balance is an ‘Economic and Environmental Forum’ that brings together economists, researchers and other innovators with the public to discuss the links between conservation and economics.

“There’s been an exceptional amount of interest in an event of this type and we’re pleased to see the attention the forum has already garnered,” said event organizer Juri Peepre.

The forum is comprised of an evening keynote event at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 2, and an all-day public seminar March 3.

Friday’s keynote event is presented by Mark Anielski, renowned speaker and author of ‘The Economics of Happiness: Discovering Genuine Wealth’ and will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Invermere Community Hall. Saturday’s event sees presentations from Dr. Richard Kool on ‘The economics of ‘local’ and the positive psychology of the ‘nearby’; Amy Robinson, Greening and sustaining small business and the power of local business networks; and John Thompson: The economic impacts and benefits of protected areas and their role in the larger economy. There will also be panel discussions on building a conservation economy in the East Kootenay and Columbia Valley.

“There’s often a disconnect between the value of our environment and how it’s relevant to the economic well-being of our communities. This forum aims to address the issue and provide clarity about the worth of where we live,” said Peepre.

Interest is high and capacity is limited and attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets for the event as soon as possible. To obtain tickets for the entire event or for select portions, visit www.Wildsight.ca.

The event is being hosted by Wildsight, an environmental group celebrating over 25 years of working with communities and people in Canada’s Columbia and Southern Rocky Mountain region.

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