BALE (Building A Local Economy), together with nine other Vermont organizations, is organizing a half-day symposium at Vermont Law School (VLS) in South Royalton entitled “Investing in the New Economy: Investments for the Sake of Climate and Community.” Community members, next-generation leaders, investors, and businesses will get to consider practical investment strategies as presented by the White River Investment Club, the Vermont Community Loan Fund, the Vermont Food Investor Network and other groundbreakers in this field. The afternoon event balances expert-led discussions with personal stories of financial transitions and hands-on information from leaders in Vermont-based divestment and investment movements. Gus Speth, noted environmentalist and founder of the just-launched New Economy Law Center at VLS, will lead a panel of speakers who are helping frame the need for transformative action, including Maeve McBride of 350 Vermont and Janice St. Onge, President of the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund’s Flexible Capital Fund. Light refreshments featuring local products will be served and a cash bar will be available. $10 suggested donation. Info: chars@balevt.org.