The 2012 BALLE Business Conference: Real Prosperity Starts Here will take place in Grand Rapids, MI from May 15-19.  The conference connects you to the best people, resources and ideas to unleash local prosperity. Join more than 700 community innovators, business owners, and investors to:

• Learn from pioneering entrepreneurs what business practices have the most triple bottom line impact
• Network with the nation's local movement founders and visionaries
• Witness how the latest community capital techniques are transforming the local economy landscape
• Catch the latest local business developments in public policy and economic development
• Be inspired by local, community-supported everything: food, finance, manufacturing, energy, retail, and more

For more information, visit the BALLE Website.