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Comment by Riley Hamilton on December 30, 2009 at 4:26pm

Hi All. I found the following software that is used by complementary/local currency systems to help with the tracking and online banking. The software is produced under a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) liscence so implementation costs would be minimal. check it out and let me know what you think.

Cyclos software (http://project.cyclos.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1)

Cyclos is open source online banking software for complementary currency systems like LETS, Barter networks, Time banks and exchange systems that are introduced in order to stimulate the circulation and the availability of credit in regions or countries with under-use of capacities. The Cyclos team is also looking for opportunities to allow micro finance institutions easy linkage with their administration to use Cyclos as their transactional (on-line banking) system.

Comment by Ecolocitizen on January 3, 2010 at 2:54pm

MOVE YOUR MONEY!
Check out the video, then enter your zip code to find the most sound community banks near you!

Comment by Ecolocitizen on February 4, 2010 at 1:36pm

Worldwatch Institute Washington Office now accepts Potomacs in payment for copies of its recent publication 2010 State of the World: Transforming Cultures. Pick up your copy at 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington DC 30026, (202) 452-1999.

Comment by Ecolocitizen on March 13, 2010 at 5:32pm

Grassroots Economic Organizing
Newsletter and useful links and resources.

Comment by Ecolocitizen on April 17, 2010 at 5:07pm

Businesses & Services accepting Potomacs:

Biological Pest Management
P O Box 9578
Washington DC 20016
202 237 7509
Biopestman@gmail.com

Ellen's Nutrition Counseling
202 577 1940
www.ellenkittredge.com

Gnosophia Publishers
P O Box 66154
Washington DC 20035-6154
202 545 0869
www.gnosophia.com

Qualia Coffee
3917 Georgia Ave NW
Washington DC 20011
202 248 6423
www.freshofftheroast.com/qualia.html

Sisterspace and Books
3717 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington DC 20010
202 829 0306
www.sisterspacedc.com

Steve Heller & Associates, LLC
Executive and Leadership Coaching
8413 Stargazer Lily Court
Lorton, VA 22079-5698
703 646 5507
steve@hellercoaching.com
www.hellercoaching.com

The Potter’s House Bookstore & Cafe
1658 Columbia Rd NW
Washington DC 20009
202 232 5483
www.pottershousedc.org

Worldwatch Institute
1776 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington DC 30026
202 452 1999
www.worldwatch.org

COMING SOON:
Civil Dogobedience LLC

Comment by Shira Destinie Jones on May 17, 2010 at 5:07pm

Hello All,

I am presenting tomorrow night on local currencies (based on my recently completed dissertation) and would like to know the basis of issuance for Potomacs, please. As they appear not to follow the Ithaca Hours model, am I right in surmising that each Potomac is issued one-for-one to each US Dollar paid in exchange at a business or local cambio? (as opposed to the Hours model of issuing new currency when businesses advertise in the newsletter)
Is there a website detailing this information, or could I speak with Larry Chang when possible?
Many thanks,
Shira
Shira Destinie Jones
daj20@bath.ac.uk

Comment by Ecolocitizen on May 17, 2010 at 7:46pm

Hi Shira,
Potomacs are modeled after Berkshares, purchased into existence at $0.95 but traded on par with the US dollar. Information is available on Wikipedia as well as the Facebook page for Potomac Local Currency. You can reach Larry at GreaterWashingtonExchange at gmail dot com.

Comment by Shira Destinie Jones on June 13, 2010 at 5:51pm

Many thanks, and my apologies for the delayed response. I have been ill and also finishing the reformats for publication of my dissertation as a book. I will email Larry, and also must rsvp with my regrets for the talk tonight as Busboys and Poets due to short notice and prior plans for today. I would very much have liked to attend.
Be well,
Shira Destinie Jones

Comment by Ecolocitizen on July 15, 2010 at 4:23pm

NPR story on Bavaria's chiemgauer.

Comment by Ecolocitizen on September 30, 2010 at 10:52am

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