How do independent business alliances inspire us to Choose Indie Local every day? And how do they measure behavior changes in their communities? Discover some of the tools used—pledges, loyalty cards, and other efforts—and how they work. Get inspired! Amanda Converse,...
Discover how People First Economy (MI) celebrates business members making the most positive impact in their community through their Good for Michigan Awards Program. Join Alice Jasper and Arick Davis from People First Economy to learn how this program started, what...
Explore transforming your community connections into capital to start or grow a small business through regulated investment crowdfunding. Learn more about how this type of crowdfunding works and the benefits and challenges of raising capital from the crowd. About...
Artisans Cooperative is crafting a “better” online handmade marketplace run as a values-aligned, member-owned cooperative. Inspired by the Etsy Strike in 2022, they’re building a movement that celebrates the self-determination of cooperative business ownership and the...
This past year has seen some incredible new developments in the local investment universe—including new funds, new cooperative designs, new organizations, and new public policies (e.g., in public banking). Michael Shuman has tracked these developments in his weekly...
