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Ithaca Local Economy Lab - Radical Experiments in Business and Community

Ithaca Local Economy Lab - Radical Experiments in Business and Community

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概要

Welcome to Ithaca Local Economy Lab, a podcast about the real-world experiments shaping the future of capitalism in one small city.

Instead of chasing scale, speed, and outside investment, a growing network of entrepreneurs and organizations are building businesses and economies designed for local resilience, shared ownership, and long-term community wealth.

This podcast documents that shift and asks the question: What would an economy look like if taking care of people was the goal, not a side effect?

Each episode is a thoughtful conversation hosted by Dia, inviting listeners into how these models actually work.

We’ll explore:

• How credit unions, local currencies, and community finance keep money circulating locally

• Why cooperative and member-owned businesses change power dynamics

• What happens when healthcare becomes relationship-based instead of transactional

• How food systems can be rebuilt through shared infrastructure and local production

• How a business built on the idea of gifting instead of selling sustains itself

• And much more

Because many of today’s economic pressures, rising costs, stagnant wages, community decline, aren’t random. They’re symptoms of a system designed to extract value and concentrate it elsewhere .

This podcast explores what happens when that design changes.

Ithaca is a living laboratory for what’s possible when:

• Money circulates instead of exits

• Ownership is shared instead of concentrated

• Growth is measured in resilience, not just revenue

This is a show for:

• Thoughtful listeners who want to understand, not just react

• Entrepreneurs building in small or mid-sized communities

• People interested in economic alternatives beyond politics and ideology

• Anyone looking for real examples of alternatives to capitalism

• Anyone inspired by the idea that the economy is not fixed but designed, and better designs already exist

Ithaca Local Economy Lab offers a map toward something better.

New episodes drop every first and third Thursday of the month.

Start listening and see what happens when a community rewrites the rules.

Join us at https://IthacaLocalEconomyLab.com

and on Patreon for early access to new episodes and more local economy information

https://www.Patreon.com/Practicalmuse

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  • Can You Run a Business Without Believing in Business? Found in Ithaca's Owners Think So
    2026/04/16

    Learn how Vanessa Weber and Jeremiah Signo turned a local antique mall into a thriving, community-centered enterprise through creative ownership, vendor collaboration, and strategic moves—all while navigating the challenges of small-town retail. This episode explores the intricate workings of their business model, the power of local relationships, and plans for expansion and community engagement.

    NOTE: This is the first half of a longer episode -full episode is on https://Patreon.com/Practicalmuse

    In this episode:

    • The origins of Found in Ithaca and Vanessa's vintage and antique passions
    • The unique buyout model used to acquire the business without traditional bank financing
    • Details of the operation: vendor-managed booths, commissions, and furniture sales
    • Challenges and strategies in relocating from an old building to a creatively refurbished space
    • The importance of local, community-driven economy and vendor relationships
    • Insights into the renovation process of Southworks and the collaborative design vision
    • The role of community support and small-town relationships in business success
    • Future plans: programming, community events, and space expansion
    • The significance of maintaining a welcoming, high-end boutique atmosphere
    • The intersection of local art, mutual aid, and sustainable retail practices

    Resources & Links:

    Found in Ithaca https://FoundinIthaca.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundinithaca/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundinithaca/

    Patricia “Patty” Brown - https://integratedbv.com

    Creative ReUse - https://www.rachelfeirman.com/creativereuseofithaca

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Creative-Reuse-of-Ithaca-61575877676117

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creativereuseofithaca

    Ithaca Murals: https://www.ithacamurals.com

    Join the conversation and stay inspired about local economies and community-driven retail! http://IthacaLocalEconomy.com

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    37 分
  • Is Shared Kitchen Ithaca the Future of Small Town Food Business?
    2026/04/02

    In this episode:

    • Rod Rotundi shares his diverse background in economic development and his journey to Ithaca
    • The origins and mission of Shared Kitchen Ithaca
    • How shared kitchens bolster local entrepreneurs
    • Examples of successful members, from bakers to hot dog vendors

    Resources & Links:

    https://www.sharedkitchenithaca.com

    https://www.sharedkitchenithaca.com/the-smorg

    https://www.facebook.com/thesmorgithaca

    https://www.instagram.com/thesmorgithaca

    https://greenstar.coop

    https://www.rochestercommissary.org

    https://ithacareuse.org

    http://farmtofeastny.com

    https://www.facebook.com/styxstreetfood/

    https://gardellasgoodies.com

    https://www.facebook.com/ithacabreadworks/

    https://lamexicanarestaurantandgrocery.com

    https://littlerambakery.com

    https://rashidasawyer.com

    https://www.wellspringforestfarm.com

    Resources & Links:

    • https://IthacaLocalEconomyLab.com
    • Jake Gribschaw https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgribschaw
    • Stacey Cornelius https://agencyofwords.com
    • Sonia Simone - https://remarkable-communication.com
    • Erin O'Shaughnessy - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erin-o-shaughnessy-depoe-bay-or/373808
    • Yen Ospina - http://yenospina.com
    • Carsie Blanton - http://carsieblanton.com

    Go deeper:

    • https://patreon.com/Practicalmuse

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    35 分
  • LocalFiber - Weaving a New Economy From the Ground Up
    2026/03/29

    Explore the journey of natural fiber production, from raising goats to handcrafting textiles, and discover how local fiber collectives are fostering sustainable, community-centered economies. Lisa Ferguson shares her insights on building relationships, educating consumers, and creating a resilient regional fiber industry.

    Key Topics:

    • The role and mission of the Local Fiber Collective in Central New York
    • The process of turning fiber into finished products: from goat to sweater
    • Valuing quality and natural fibers over fast fashion's low-cost, short-lived clothing
    • Building customer relationships through storytelling and transparency
    • The importance of collective care and fair pricing among fiber farmers
    • Challenges faced by fiber collectives, including volunteer engagement and organizational identity
    • Opportunities for newcomers: joining collectives as farmers or makers
    • Advice for starting a similar community-driven fiber initiative elsewhere

    Timestamps:

    01:31 - How Lisa got into goats and fiber farming, inspired by natural fibers

    03:19 - The community aspect of fiber farming and connection with other farmers

    04:26 - How Lisa joined the Local Fiber Collective and its growth

    05:38 - Membership details and the regional scope of the collective

    07:30 - The fiber chain: from goats to finished garments

    08:49 - The processing steps: shearing, skirting, washing, spinning, dyeing

    11:15 - Building customer trust through storytelling and transparency

    12:31 - How natural fiber production educates and reconnects consumers with craft skills

    14:20 - The collective approach to fair pricing over competition

    15:14 - The benefits of natural fibers versus fast fashion products

    16:37 - Environmentally conscious farming practices in the collective

    18:42 - Challenges of maintaining interest and organizational clarity

    19:01 - The importance of mentorship and community support for new farmers

    22:02 - Advice for starting similar collectives outside Ithaca

    23:44 - Building community through local events and shared purpose

    25:49 - Challenges: volunteer engagement, organizational structure, funding

    Resources & Links:

    • Local Fiber Collective
    • Laughing Goat Fiber Farm
    • https://IthacaLocalEconomyLab.com

    The Practically Real Team:

    • Jake Gribschaw - Technical Advisor https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgribschaw
    • Stacey Cornelius - Associate Producer https://agencyofwords.com
    • Sonia Simone - Content Strategist https://remarkable-communication.com
    • Erin O'Shaughnessy - Creative Consultant https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erin-o-shaughnessy-depoe-bay-or/373808
    • Yen Ospina - Artist http://yenospina.com
    • Carsie Blanton - Musician http://carsieblanton.com
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    31 分
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