MEMBER PROFILE

Jennifer Savran, LunaSea Bindery & Press

"I attended the Business CENTS classes right after I started LunaSea Bindery & Press. I realized I knew a lot about book binding but very little about running a business. The course was a good basic introduction to having a business. It was really helpful hearing others talk about their plans. The atmosphere lent itself to brainstorming and being creative. It enabled me to come up with ideas and write my business plan."

Jennifer Savran started LunaSea Bindery & Press in 2000. Her offices on the second floor above Autumn Leaves on the Commons are perfect for the work she does. Jennifer offers restoration and makes books for special occasions. She also does limited editions for artists or writers. Her specialty is doing custom handmade photo albums, guestbooks and favors for weddings and other special occasions. Jennifer thought Business CENTS was a key ingredient for building her business with a strong foundation.

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Ithaca HOURS is a local currency system that promotes local economic strength and community self-reliance in ways which will support economic and social justice, ecology, community participation and human aspirations in and around Ithaca, New York. Ithaca HOURS help to keep money local, building the Ithaca economy. It also builds community pride and connections. Over 900 participants publicly accept Ithaca HOURS for goods and services. Additionally some local employers and employees have agreed to pay or receive partial wages in Ithaca HOURS, further continuing our goal of keeping money local.

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&bull Expand the local money supply to allow more trading, thus supporting local businesses, farmers and crafts people.
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