Tribe.net. Local Connections Slack http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#552da84d-a816-4b01-9891-1841ba1a61b0 2009-06-24T08:19:46Z 2009-06-24T08:19:46Z

I really like the idea. All the burner events you hear about always shun anything but absolutely necessary business (like admission fees, etc.) because of the "no commerce" BM thing. And i love that. However, I see no reason why we can't designate a function specifically for burners to do business. It is, for many of us, how we generate the money to get to the playa in the first place. And some of us do a lot more (financially) than just show up. Unless you're a trust fund baby, this is earned income. Personally, I would much rather network with burners than most of the geeks I usually meet at networking events.

Slack 2009-06-24T08:19:46Z paula http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#1fdc79ff-83d5-44f5-898f-c0b10622e405 2009-06-21T06:46:35Z 2009-06-21T06:46:20Z

don't know if this counts, but I'm an L.A.-based henna artist, and I offer a discount for special body art for those going to the Playa. Every year I do designs for burners who plan to show off a lot of (decorated) skin.

paula 2009-06-21T06:46:20Z paula http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#cc830ad6-2624-4b07-89c7-cf1bcfb4f66a 2009-06-21T06:46:00Z 2009-06-21T06:45:32Z

I don't know if this counts, but I'm an L.A.-based henna artist, and I offer a discount for special body art for those going to the Playa. Every year I do designs for burners who plan to show off a lot of (decorated) skin.

paula 2009-06-21T06:45:32Z Slack http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#4fec81db-7486-41de-b075-f09184daaa33 2009-06-20T20:35:32Z 2009-06-20T20:35:32Z

for example, there was an accounting firm last tax season that gave Burners a discount on tax prep PLUS made a contribution to BWB for every return prepared for a Burner. that kind of stuff. burner friendly.

Slack 2009-06-20T20:35:32Z Sierra http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#c42f7720-b5be-4de9-834d-f872c13f2799 2009-06-18T16:52:09Z 2009-06-18T16:51:48Z

I volunteer for Gemini Manor.... what if GM had something like a Burner social networking kind of thing where Burner businesses and Burner buyers could meet, greet & exchange info, business ect?

Sierra 2009-06-18T16:51:48Z Slack http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#76a6feef-74e1-473a-97f3-242710ecbb27 2009-06-18T03:41:26Z 2009-06-18T03:41:26Z

exactly!

Slack 2009-06-18T03:41:26Z Sunny http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#8e093c2a-153f-4bca-9fe2-639d4997b779 2009-06-17T17:34:08Z 2009-06-17T17:34:08Z

I agree Slack. Also - i know how expensive it is to get to the playa. As much as i could go to any tailor or shop to get things done... at this time of year, i'd like to support fellow burners who are trying to get to the playa themselves by using their services or buying their products. And, of course, it's always fun to be able to share playa stories while getting my kilt/skirt, fur coat, altered. I don't think i can get that service at my local dry cleaners :-).

Sunny 2009-06-17T17:34:08Z Tedward http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#ff6d13e8-0bcf-40c5-a151-7feab17d29c5 2009-06-17T07:00:16Z 2009-06-17T07:00:16Z

Yeah, and Chains, think about all those RV companies that won't rent to you if you're going to Burning Man. those are definitely burner un-friendly businesses. there's got to be the flip side to that coin.

Tedward 2009-06-17T07:00:16Z Slack http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#d46ea20a-928f-4780-bd10-23b0c8416cc7 2009-06-17T06:26:47Z 2009-06-17T06:26:47Z

-- what does burner friendly business even mean? -- to me it means people that have been, understand the culture, are willing to provide special consideration to fellow burners and/or keep it real... at least by providing the same kind of consideration and respect generally found on the playa. my 2 cents. good question!

Slack 2009-06-17T06:26:47Z 3mix http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#c6c03b23-26c2-49a0-903f-c0e986ced0f9 2009-06-17T02:44:06Z 2009-06-17T02:44:06Z

um, if only there really *were* signs! give a burner a chance to duck. westside:. the unurban cafe's (pretty burner friendly) 3301 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405 downtown, there's a ton of stuff on the fringes but it all rotates and devolves and reassembles pretty quickly... lost soul's cafe used to have great events http://www.lostsouls.com/main/main_index.html

3mix 2009-06-17T02:44:06Z Tedward http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#76df540c-0f36-4f41-9e2b-f859ff27d347 2009-06-17T01:04:59Z 2009-06-17T01:04:59Z

WHat? chains, ain'tcha never seen the "Burner's Only" water fountains, and the signs on the busses? :oP

Tedward 2009-06-17T01:04:59Z Chains http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#aedab9db-a094-4b9e-b42c-36aef964268f 2009-06-17T00:51:03Z 2009-06-17T00:51:03Z

what does burner friendly business even mean? Why couldn't a burner do business at the same places as everyone else?

Chains 2009-06-17T00:51:03Z Tedward http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#4e9bb013-2746-4842-8961-7e5dd6108e3b 2009-06-17T00:46:07Z 2009-06-17T00:46:07Z

Well, there's a whole tribe dedicated to burner's businesses, something like the Back Burner business tribe, or somesuch. Hmmm, a Burner Business Bureau.... interesting idea. Never heard of one, but that doesn't mean a google search wouldn't turn one up. I'd start by finding Twan and asking him.

Tedward 2009-06-17T00:46:07Z Sunny http://laburners.tribe.net/thread/c4d62024-eea6-4b40-8fd8-01c49fe971ac#8e1e1900-8c9a-4873-ab5a-e5997b09c21a 2009-06-16T23:51:36Z 2009-06-16T23:51:36Z

two part question for y'all... 1. is there a database anywhere out there of burner friendly businesses in LA? 2. My theme camp is trying to plan another fundraiser. Has anyone had any luck promoting for local bars that would give you a share of profits of the night that you promote on (usually slow nights like weekdays)? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Sunny 2009-06-16T23:51:36Z