Archive - The Main Street Journal

Make Co-ops Great Again

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…

Nov 21

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…

Nov 14

Mondays with Michael

November 11, 3 - 4 p.m. ET: A new perk we’re offering paid subscribers.

Nov 8 •

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…

Nov 7

On Deck: Community Capital Live!

THIS WEDNESDAY: Jake Ide, Director of Investment & Philanthropy at the Vermont Community Loan Fund.

Nov 4

October 2024

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…

Oct 31

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.

Oct 24

On Deck: Community Capital Live!

THIS WEDNESDAY: Jay Nwachu, President and CEO of Ignite Capital.

Oct 21

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…

Oct 17

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…

Oct 10

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…

Oct 3

September 2024

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?

Sep 26

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