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.

Register now: http://owl.li/kxwi4

"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!
http://us1.forward-to-friend1.com/forward/show?u=d3b50c5bb366ce4ee29aa49fa&id=454520a8f0

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,…

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...

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....