Media Center

Small-Mart.org is an initiative of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)

Getting word out is central to our work. Members of the media are invited to contact us for story ideas, briefings, and interviews with Michael Shuman and Alissa Barron. Here are some additional resources that might help:

IN THE NEWS – Breaking news from us, including announcements of new reports, projects, awards, and links to articles and programs featuring or quoting us.

PRESS RELEASES – The resting place of formal press releases issued by Small-Mart.org and our collaborators.

MEDIA CONTACT - To request an interview or briefing, or to request permission to republish a Small-Mart talk, please contact:
Michael Shuman
Research & Public Policy Director
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)
east-coast-office@livingeconomies.org

Also check out these links to other helpful sections of our website:

ACTION CHECKLISTS - Our local living economies advice for consumers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, community activists and others, excerpted from Michael Shuman's The Small-Mart Revolution.

ABOUT SMALL-MART - Review the purpose and aims of Small-Mart.org.

ABOUT BALLE - Review the purpose and aims of our parent organization, the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE).

ABOUT OUR STAFF - Biographical information for BALLE staff members Michael Shuman and Alissa Barron.