Established in 2000, the Permaculture Credit Union was specifically designed not just as a financial institution but as a responsible, sustainable business model that focused on saving members' money while also saving natural resources.  With more than 1020 members from around the country, the credit union specializes in responsible lending in areas that promote environmental sustainability including alternative home construction, fuel-efficient vehicles, sustainable and organic farming, energy efficient home upgrades and lending for energy and water capture systems.

On Thursday, May 6th, the Permaculture Credit Union will celebrate its decade of success with a community celebration at the (LEED Gold Certified) Santa Fe Community Convention Center.  With a theme of "Going Way Beyond Sustainability," the three-hour event is open to the community from 6 pm to 9 pm, free to attend and will feature a keynote address from author and global eco-entrepreneur Gunter Pauli. 

Pauli, whose latest title "The Blue Economy: 10 Years, 100 Innovations, 100 Million Jobs," is being published April 26 by Taos-based Paradigm Publications, will be signing books at the event following his address.

The event, co-sponsored by the Santa Fe Alliance, Santa Fe Farmer's Market Institute, the Northern Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club, Permaculture Guild, Slow Money Alliance and the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network (Total List below), will also feature live music by Atomic Grass, a children's activity corner and informational booths about sustainability programs and projects in the community.