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We Are All Angelenos
V.2, N.64 - Our collective mantra needs to be to innovate locally and share globally.
On Deck: Community Capital Live & More
THIS WEDNESDAY: Havell Rodrigues, CEO and Managing Partner of New Majority Capital
When Purchasing Becomes Investing
V.3, N.23 - Our interview this week is with Ross Chanowski, founder and CEO of NuMarket, who has been successfully introducing pre-selling to small…
Mondays with Michael
January 13, 3 - 4 pm ET: Don’t miss this perk we’re offering paid subscribers called “Mondays with Michael.”
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Michael Shuman
Eight New Year's Resolutions for the Local Investment Movement
V.2, N.63 - In no special order, here are our eight Local Investment Movement Resolutions for 2025.

December 2024

Scrooge Rates of Returns
V.2, N.62: The stock market highs over the past year have made most investors feel like they are geniuses. And now, Scrooge-like, they want more!
On Deck: Community Capital Live!
THIS WEDNESDAY: Kathleen Paylor, Vice President of Impact Investing and Philanthropy - RSF Social Investment Fund
Don't Take Main Street for Granted
By now, you know the value of what we do. Every week, we illuminate the people, projects, organizations, and opportunities in the emerging local…
What's Next for Public Banking?
V.3, N.22 - In 2023, the Bank of North Dakota (BND) posted profits of nearly $200 million. With their success, you would think others would be working…
Register Today: Changing the Paradigm - Mobilizing Community Investment Funds
A National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3) Event
Mondays with Michael
December 9, 3 - 4 pm ET - Don’t miss our new perk we’re offering paid subscribers called “Mondays with Michael.”
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Michael Shuman
The Millers' Tale
V.2, N.61 - Small businesses in small communities have a shot at success if they are willing to connect, share, and learn from their peers elsewhere.
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