Market socialism

Gyeonggi Province to host "2020 Korea Basic Income Fair" online Sept. 10-11 for global discussions on basic income and local currency

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Monday, September 7, 2020
Economy, Articles, Basic income, Income distribution, Market socialism, Gyeonggi Province, Suwon, Currency, Country subdivisions

SUWON, South Korea, Sept. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "2020 Korea Basic Income Fair," a two-day global event focusing on basic income and local currency, will take place online from September 10 to 11, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • SUWON, South Korea, Sept. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "2020 Korea Basic Income Fair," a two-day global event focusing on basic income and local currency, will take place online from September 10 to 11, 2020.
  • Gyeonggi Province and the organizing committee say the fair will become the world's largest event for international discussion about basic income and local currency, expecting more than 100,000 people to watch it.
  • A launching ceremony for a "local government basic income council" will be followed by a special "talk concert."
  • Concurrently, "Basic Income and Local Currency Virtual Exhibition Hall" will staged in the form of a virtual 3D exhibition hall.

Gyeonggi Province to host "2020 Korea Basic Income Fair" online Sept. 10-11 for global discussions on basic income and local currency

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 7, 2020
Economy, Articles, Basic income, Income distribution, Market socialism, Gyeonggi Province, Suwon, Currency, Country subdivisions

SUWON, South Korea, Sept. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "2020 Korea Basic Income Fair," a two-day global event focusing on basic income and local currency, will take place online from September 10 to 11, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • SUWON, South Korea, Sept. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "2020 Korea Basic Income Fair," a two-day global event focusing on basic income and local currency, will take place online from September 10 to 11, 2020.
  • Gyeonggi Province and the organizing committee say the fair will become the world's largest event for international discussion about basic income and local currency, expecting more than 100,000 people to watch it.
  • A launching ceremony for a "local government basic income council" will be followed by a special "talk concert."
  • Concurrently, "Basic Income and Local Currency Virtual Exhibition Hall" will staged in the form of a virtual 3D exhibition hall.

Income Movement & Geist Productions To Premiere ‘INHERENT GOOD’ Film Featuring Andrew Yang & Comedian Trae Crowder

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Entertainment, Consumer, Film & Motion Pictures, Women, Events, Concerts, MEN, Articles, Basic income, Income distribution, Market socialism, Economy, Social justice, Andrew Yang, Ubi, Politics

INHERENT GOOD (Director, Steve Borst), a Geist Productions documentary that introduces the popular grassroots policy of Universal Basic Income (UBI) to Southern and Heartland Americans, announces its Global Premiere and Watch Party on September 15, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • INHERENT GOOD (Director, Steve Borst), a Geist Productions documentary that introduces the popular grassroots policy of Universal Basic Income (UBI) to Southern and Heartland Americans, announces its Global Premiere and Watch Party on September 15, 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200903005784/en/
    Inherent Good featuring Comedian Trae Crowder & Andrew Yang (Graphic: Business Wire)
    2020 marks the start of a global, long-term movement for basic income that spans politics, social justice movements, popular culture and more, announces Stacey Rutland, Founder of Income Movement.
  • We are excited to present the INHERENT GOOD film premiere during Basic Income Week and celebrate how far we have come.
  • The INHERENT GOOD premiere kicks off a 7-week Virtual Cinema & Panel Discussion Series, supported by the award-winning social impact agency, Picture Motion .

Oglethorpe Power Second Quarter 2020 Investor Briefing Call To Be Held August 13

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Finance, Money, Companies, Corporate finance, Market socialism, Stock market, Business models, Oglethorpe Power, Utility cooperative, Investor relations, Cooperative, Citigroup

If you have additional questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at [email protected] .

Key Points: 
  • If you have additional questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at [email protected] .
  • Shortly following the live presentation, a replay of the webcast will be accessible at the web address indicated above.
  • This link will also be posted on the Investor Relations page of the company's website, www.opc.com .
  • Oglethorpe Power Corporation is one of the nation's largest power supply cooperatives with over $13 billion in assets serving 38 electric membership corporations which, collectively, provide electricity to 4.2 million Georgia citizens.

CFC Announces Planned Retirement of CEO Sheldon C. Petersen

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Cooperative, Market socialism, Articles

Mr. Petersen, age 67, joined CFC in 1983 as an area representative, moving to headquarters in 1990 and has served in his current role since 1995.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Petersen, age 67, joined CFC in 1983 as an area representative, moving to headquarters in 1990 and has served in his current role since 1995.
  • During his tenure as CEO, the CFC loan portfolio increased from approximately $7 billion to nearly $27 billion today.
  • We thank Sheldon for his leadership and strategic vision in establishing CFC as the most trusted financial resource for electric cooperatives.
  • Sheldon has created an organizational culture focused on member service and a commitment to excellence, said Dean Tesch, President of the CFC Board of Directors.

Up to JPY3 Mil. Available for "Take on Challenges Beyond Common Sense!"; KADOKAWA ASCII Inviting Applications for "INNO-vation Program 2020"

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Friday, July 10, 2020
Business models, Cooperative, Market socialism, Articles

This program is for outside-the-box challengers in the ICT field.

Key Points: 
  • This program is for outside-the-box challengers in the ICT field.
  • The "Disruptive Challenge" seeks to create disruptive value with a maximum challenge period of one year and total financial support of up to JPY3 million.
  • Desired amounts can be set according to how the challenger wishes to light up the path to the goal.
  • In cooperation with the Cooperative Partners of this program, Category Award Prizes (JPY200,000) and Special Corporate Awards will be offered.

Up to JPY3 Mil. Available for "Take on Challenges Beyond Common Sense!"; KADOKAWA ASCII Inviting Applications for "INNO-vation Program 2020"

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 10, 2020
Business models, Cooperative, Market socialism, Articles

This program is for outside-the-box challengers in the ICT field.

Key Points: 
  • This program is for outside-the-box challengers in the ICT field.
  • The "Disruptive Challenge" seeks to create disruptive value with a maximum challenge period of one year and total financial support of up to JPY3 million.
  • Desired amounts can be set according to how the challenger wishes to light up the path to the goal.
  • In cooperation with the Cooperative Partners of this program, Category Award Prizes (JPY200,000) and Special Corporate Awards will be offered.

In a Time of Crisis, the Sixth Annual Co-op Innovation Award Supports Co-op Expansion and Education

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Organizations, Market socialism, Mixed economies, Business models, National Cooperative Bank, Cooperative, Capital Impact Partners, Equity, Housing cooperative, Co-operative Bank

We are glad to partner with National Cooperative Bank to use this award as a tool to augment equity and justice for communities nationwide."

Key Points: 
  • We are glad to partner with National Cooperative Bank to use this award as a tool to augment equity and justice for communities nationwide."
  • "The National Cooperative Bank is proud to work with Capital Impact Partners to award these three deserving organizations," stated Charles Snyder, CEO of NCB.
  • "Each one is deeply rooted in their community and will enhance the cooperative model to address income inequality and increase community ownership.
  • "Capital Impact Partners' Co-op Innovation Award will help The Guild democratize ownership of businesses and real estate through a racial equity lens.

Maezawa Method Basic Income Social Experiment Yields Lower Divorce Rates, Increases in Business Startups, and Happier People with 1-million-yen in Early Participant Study

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Basic income, Income distribution, Market socialism, Social Security, Economy, Survey Methodology, Articles, Measurement

TOKYO, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maezawa Otoshidama ("1 Million Giveaway") Management Secretariat today released initial survey results for the research study entitled the "Basic Income Social Experiment Survey."

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maezawa Otoshidama ("1 Million Giveaway") Management Secretariat today released initial survey results for the research study entitled the "Basic Income Social Experiment Survey."
  • Initial survey results include:
    In the preliminary survey, only 48% of respondents knew what Basic Income is.
  • After the commencement of the experiment, 91% answered they are aware of what Basic Income is.
  • In April 2020, Maezawa Otoshidama Management Secretariat commenced a social experiment distributing 1-million-yen (Basic Income) to 1,000 individuals who entered the "Maezawa Otoshidama" giveaway in January 2020, through Twitter.

Maezawa Method Basic Income Social Experiment Yields Lower Divorce Rates, Increases in Business Startups, and Happier People with 1-million-yen in Early Participant Study

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Basic income, Income distribution, Market socialism, Social Security, Economy, Articles, Politics

TOKYO, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maezawa Otoshidama ("1 Million Giveaway") Management Secretariat today released initial survey results for the research study entitled the "Basic Income Social Experiment Survey."

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maezawa Otoshidama ("1 Million Giveaway") Management Secretariat today released initial survey results for the research study entitled the "Basic Income Social Experiment Survey."
  • After the commencement of the experiment, 91% answered they are aware of what Basic Income is.
  • In April 2020, Maezawa Otoshidama Management Secretariat commenced a social experiment distributing 1-million-yen (Basic Income) to 1,000 individuals who entered the "Maezawa Otoshidama" giveaway in January 2020, through Twitter.
  • For more information on the survey results, please visit the Basic Income Social Experiment website .