by Jen Risley
Discover how locally owned clean energy benefits independent businesses and helps communities reclaim their power (and money!) from monopoly utilities. Join John Farrell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance Co-Executive Director and Director of the Energy Democracy...
by Jen Risley
Local economist, author, and American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) board member Michael Shuman recently released his Report Card on the US Local Economy Movement in The Main Street Journal. The piece included a provocative SWOT analysis of the local economy...
by Jen Risley
Beyond running an awareness campaign like Move Your Money Month, how are communities connecting local entrepreneurs to the capital they need and inspiring their community to invest in homegrown businesses? One innovative example is Lowcountry Local First’s (SC)...
by Jen Risley
Purchasing with Purpose, an AMIBA strategic partner, stewards shared resources and infrastructure to help build strong local economies that put people and the planet first. They work with more than 30 networks across the country. Join Rebecca Dray, Purchasing with...
by Jen Risley
Discover how the Black Farm Fund invests in farm and food businesses and strengthens Black community wealth building in New England. Since 2020, the fund has invested over $14 million in 14 Black-owned farm and food businesses. Join Olivia Watkins, Co-Founder and...
