Judy Wicks

An international leader and speaker in the local-living-economies movement, Judy Wicks is former owner of the White Dog Café, acclaimed for its socially and environmentally responsible business practices. She is also cofounder of the nationwide Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), as well as founder of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia and Fair Food — both incubated at the White Dog Café Foundation and supported by the restaurant's profits. In her retail career, Judy was founder and owner of Black Cat, which featured locally made and fair-trade gifts for twenty years. In 1970, Judy cofounded the original Free People's Store, now well known as Urban Outfitters. Her work has earned numerous awards, including the James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award, the International Association of Culinary Professionals Humanitarian Award and the Women Chefs and Restaurateurs Lifetime Achievement Award. She lives in Philadelphia. Continuing her work to build a new economy, Judy mentors the next generation of entrepreneurs and consults for beautiful businesses. She can be reached at Judy's Upcoming Events

• Judy Wicks at DiBruno's Cafe
  
  1730 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA
  June 19, 2013, 12:00 pm

  Judy will give a book talk in the upstairs cafe at DiBruno's of Philadelphia on June 19th. Local beer, produce, and antipasto will be served. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

• Judy Wicks at Haverford Township Free Library
  
  1601 Darby Rd , Havertown PA 19083
  June 23, 2013, 5:00 pm

  Judy will have a reading and signing of her new book, "Good Morning, Beautiful Business" on June 23rd at the Haverford Township Free Library. All are welcome!

• Judy Wicks at Penn State Great Valley
  
  30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern PA
  June 26, 2013, 7:00 pm

  Penn State Great Valley will host Judy for a public talk the evening of June 26 at the university conference center. Registration starting June 10 at http://wicks.eventbrite.com/

• Judy Wicks at 17th Annual Pie and Politics
  
  Big Top Chautauqua, Bayfield Wisconsin
  July 9, 2013, 7:00 pm

  Judy will be the keynote speaker at Alliance for Sustainability, Chequamegon Bay, Wisconsin's 17th Annual Pie and Politics event on Tuesday, July 9th. "A Blueprint for a Thriving Local Economy in the Greater Chequamegon Bay" Pie and Politics Evening Keynote “Local Living Economies: Green, Fair and Fun” by Judy Wicks Concessions/Exhibits open at 5:30 FREE Keynote at 7:00 followed by lots of FREE Pie!!

• Judy Wicks at the Discover Portsmouth Center
  
  10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH
  August 17, 2013, 12:00 pm

  The New Hampshire Women's Initiative and Seacoast Local will host Judy Wicks for a public talk at the Discover Portsmouth Center in Portsmouth, NH. Don't miss this empowering talk about how we can change the traditional business model to be more sustainable and nurturing to our communities--and successful in the long term! When: Saturday, Aug. 17th @ 5-7pm

• Judy Wicks at Monadnock Summer Lyceum
  
  25 Main Street, Peterborough NH
  August 18, 2013, 11:00 am

  Judy Wicks will be one of the featured speakers for the 2013 Monadnock Summer Lyceum on August 18. Monadnock Summer Lyceum presents between eight and ten cultural events in the Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Church on Sundays, between the end of June and beginning of September. Please join us on Sunday mornings to hear world class speakers on social, political, educational, cultural, scientific, economic, environmental and artistic topics. Enrich your summer in Peterborough, NH in the heart of the Monadnock Region. Presentations begin at 11:00am Presentations are rebroadcast by NHPR on the following Sat. at 4.00 pm. Presentations are free ~ donations accepted. Wheelchair accessible. Parking is available next to the church courtesy of People's UnitedBank. Reception following the presentations in the Parish Hall.