Community Investment Funds offer community members an avenue to invest their dollars locally in ways that bring a positive return to investors and the community. Jessica David from Local Return shared the organization’s effort to launch a Community Investment Fund...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the marketing industry. AI can be used to automate tasks, personalize campaigns, and make data-driven decisions. This session will provide an overview of AI concepts and applications in marketing, as well as the...
Learn more about The Local Crowd (TLC), a rewards-based crowdfunding platform that specializes in funding for small businesses and organizations. The power of TLC’s crowdfunding platform is made more powerful because it is local — activated in communities through...
Each month, Michael Shuman (a.k.a. The Moose) will spotlight local business network innovations—to inspire, strengthen, and spread our larger movement. This month’s Moose’s Corner shines on Laury Hammel of Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts. ...
Learn how Cambridge Local First (CLF) leverages interns to boost organizational capacity and nurture future Local Economy leaders. Each season, CLF works with a cohort of highly motivated, self-directed interns to work on public policy and advocacy, business...