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V.2, N.60 - If the new Republican majority wants to prove that it’s friendly to small businesses, to forgotten communities, and to fewer regulations…
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Unlock Your Inner Entrepreneur
V.3, N.21 - I’m pleased to offer an interview this week with a fellow traveler, Gary Schoeniger. Gary’s book Who Owns the Ice House? Eight Life Lessons…
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The Post-Election Outlook for Local Investment
V.2, N.59: Our lead story notes that Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, has formally introduced The Empowering Main Street in America…
On Deck: Community Capital Live!
THIS WEDNESDAY: Jake Ide, Director of Investment & Philanthropy at the Vermont Community Loan Fund.
More Democrats Should LOVE Crowdfunding
V.3, N.20 - Yes, it’s election time—and everyone is super-stressed. But here’s one piece of good news. No matter who’s elected, the local capital…
Revitalizing Chicago's Commercial Corridors
V.2, N.58 - Our lead story is about Community Desk Chicago, which is deploying local investment tools in a way every community group should consider.
On Deck: Community Capital Live!
THIS WEDNESDAY: Jay Nwachu, President and CEO of Ignite Capital.
Silver Linings for Small Businesses
V.3, N.19—Small businesses seeking help have a huge menu to choose from. But one approach that really impressed me is the Silver Lining Action Plan…
Great News! Venture Capital Is Having A Bad Year...
V.2, N.57 - If you believe that locally owned businesses are the most critical foundation of a thriving regional economy, then any institutions that…
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Slow Money Celebrates 15 Years in Providence
V.3, N.18 - One of the most influential books launching the local investment movement was Woody Tasch’s Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money (Chelsea…
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How to Save Legacy Businesses
V.2, N.56 - If 100,000 Atlanta residents own the legacy businesses in the city, guess where they will likely shop?
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