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The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
An Alliance Partnership between
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
The Family Fish Farm Network & Micro Venture Support
A Profitable, Green, Socially Responsible Business Model for Baltimore, MD.
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
Meeting Agenda
Introduction
Who We Are
Aquaponics ?
What are The Problems?
What are the Solutions ?
Sustainable Economic Development
Goals/Objectives
Outcomes
Building Strong Communities- One Business at a time…
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
*Africa, India, Asia
*Economic Development
Micro Venture Support, (Non- Profit)
*Experts in Aquaponic Urban Farming*Micro Franchise Business Model
The Family Fish Farms Network (Profit)
*Building Strong Communities * One business at a timeDEVELOPMENT MODEL*Proof of Concept*Start small – Make a Profit*Expand and Deploy
Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
The Aquaponics Cooperative
• An Agricultural Cooperative
• A Sustainable Food Platform
• 200 Global Members• Distributive Food
Production Water Moves Us
“Aquaponics is the future of food”… The Huffington Post.
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
Aquaponics?
Community economic development with food, jobs, and the promise of a future.
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
Aquaponic Food Production
THE SYSTEM*A Closed Loop Secure
System*Intensive Aquaculture
*Recirculating Hydroponics
HIGH EFFICIENCY
*Accelerated Vegetable Production
*5:1 Crop/Seafood Ratio
ONLY NATURAL FEED*No animal protein used ever*All organic vegetable feed
*Bio secure facility
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
This is AquaponicsThe Baltimore Sustainable
Economic Initiative
The Vortex SystemThe Baltimore Sustainable
Economic Initiative
Smart Solutions for Hard Problems!
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
We Grow Fish and
Vegetables
We Eliminate Farm Based
Pollution
We Save Massive
Amounts of Clean Water
We Reduce The Carbon
Footprint
We Promote Community Economic
Development
Quality Jobs with a Future
Sustainable Development
Economic Viability – A just profit based upon efficient
operations, market awareness, and quality locally grown fish
& vegetables.
Environmental Soundness – based upon elimination of
nitrate fertilizer, storm water capture, and the reuse and recirculation of all water.
Social Responsibility – based upon full contact
engagement of the community, the payment of a
living wage, and earned participation in the operational and management decisions of
the company.
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
What’s the Problem?
Dissolution of a community
Wrong heroes
Anger, Frustration, Fear, Despair
Money Alone- NOT the answer
Jobs Alone- not the answer
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What are the Solutions?Regain TrustNew heroesEconomic ViabilityOne Business…at a timeComprehensive technical and skill training
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Its not (only) Jobs
• Not sustainable for a household• Not sustainable for a community• Not sustainable over time• Not for a sustainable future• Community Resilience !
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
21st Century JobsFood
aquaponicsSustainable Transport
2 wheeled Vehicles Energy conservation
commercial power reduction
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Goals and ObjectivesO
bje
cti
ves Objective Phase 1
(6-12 months)
Establish a small aquaponic growing system, hire and train local staff, achieve breakeven as proof of concept S
traeg
ies
Select an appropriate siteIdentify and hire staffProvide comprehensive training Achieve success with local residents Gain trust and respect of community Reach break even
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Objective Phase II – 2nd yearO
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cti
ves
Objective Phase II – 2nd year
Based upon achievement of Phase I Goals and Objectives improve and expand operations as indicated by market to achieve commercial profitabilityS
trate
gie
s
Expand as market requiredHire and train additional staffInstall small retail operationInstall small café/restaurant (community focus)Launch formal community engagement programAchieve profitability
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Objective Phase III – 3rd yearO
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Objective Phase III – 3rd year
Based upon achievement of Phase II Goals and Objectives, expand operations and community involvement
Str
ate
gie
s
Expand to add Micro Processing to create locally produced prepared food.Establish brand and marketing outreachExpand training in business operations and managementConvert the business to a S Corp ESOP 100% employee owned
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative
Solutions Summary
Small Business Enterprise Driven
Initial Investment/Long Term Profit
Full Civil Society Support
Organic Level Partnership with Community
Diversified Enterprise Model
The Baltimore Sustainable Economic Initiative