Local Money Council

Spokane LION is one of these networks that have 'taken off'. Webinar presented by Be A Localist

Since we first featured the Local Investment Opportunities Network (LION) in 2011, this model for matching local investors with local entrepreneurs has taken off!

Join us on Tuesday, May 14 at 10:00am Pacific to learn how first LION has grown since 2011, and to see how these Localist investing networks have sprouted up in communities across North America.

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"Social Justice is a key element to sustainability" http://bit.ly/13EMeHP

Annual Income of Bottom 90% Has Grown $59 in 47 Years According to Pulitzer Prize winning economic journalist, David Cay Johnston, the prosperity, in terms of annual income, of the bottom 90% of the US population grew by only $59 after adjusting for inflation.

"But what truly has become ridiculous is continuing to pour our hard-earned dollars, month after month, into global businesses and stock market casinos that increasingly bear no relationship to our prosperity. Real prosperity must begin at home." ~Michael Shuman

Take a look at this e-newsletter from the GIIN: they're driving impact investing (2nd gen socially responsible investing) worldwide, with some pretty interesting partners. Next steps: bringing this information to life in Spokane!
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Updates from the GIIN - Impact Investing News, Jobs, and Information Jérôme Tagger Joins the GIIN Staff as Director of Membership and Operations Jérôme Tagger joined the GIIN staff as Director of Membership and Operations on March 4. In this senior management role reporting directly to GIIN Chief Executive Officer Luther Ragin, Jr., Mr. Tagger oversees the strategy,…

Moving online connections to offline relationships: The future of Crowdfunding platforms according to Forbes.

Crowdfunding's Future: Local Online Ecosystems - Forbes There’s an essential question I’ve been thinking about recently that I believe underlies one of the most powerful and transformative possibilities of crowdfunding... The question is... how important is “local” to the crowdfunding movement? I wanted to share my vision for local communities and entrep...

Small businesses create 90% of new jobs in America!

Small Business Boom Possible with JOBS Act – Infographics Because of the JOBS Act, it is now more possible than ever for small businesses to create jobs and prosper with the help of small investments.

Wealth Inequality in America Infographics on the distribution of wealth in America, highlighting both the inequality and the difference between our perception of inequality and the actua...

GreenMoney-Sustainable Investing with Impact.
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Green Money Journal | Covering Sustainable Business and Investing Since 1992

Cutting Edge Capital Newsletter

The Direct Public Offering - The Original Securities-Based Crowdfunding Model “Whose Company Is It? A controversial new book has rekindled the debate over shareholder value and the purpose of the public corporation.” That’s the headline of a feature article in the November 15, 2012, issue of Chief Financial Officer Magazine. The article focuses on Berrett-Koehler’s new book...

Michael Shuman… there’s a local business revolution on the horizon, and we can make it happen This will all start with Direct Public Offerings (DPOs), with individuals buying equity in small companies though crowdfunding portals. Then, people will need a place to buy and sell stock, and local stock exchanges will emerge....

Local Money Council Meeting Notice

Tuesday, February 5, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Saranac Building, 25 W. Main Street, Spokane
Second floor rear conference room

Featured presentation: SUSTAINABILITY 101
This presentation by Susanne Croft, Executive Director of Sustainable Resources Inland Northwest, will provide fundamental information of sustainable best practices for our businesses and personal lives.

Crowdfunding opportunities do not offer return on investment, but Direct Public Offerings do!

Direct Public Offerings: Allowing the Community to Invest A new alternative way of accessing capital is through Direct Public Offerings. A less traditional source of funding, a DPO allows businesses and nonprofits to raise money from community investors. Moving from fast return and exit plans to value-alignment and community involvement, these companies ar...