Accelerating the shift from Wall Street to Main Street.

How businesses can raise capital from the general public—including customers, employees, suppliers, and friends.

The co-operative model can be leveraged for job creation, local investment, and business development.

While significant barriers exist, many local banks and credit unions are finding creative ways to partner with the community to invest locally.

Learn how consumers in our region are providing start-up or expansion funds for local businesses in return for perks.

How community members can self organize and pool their resources to invest in local businesses.

Check out other players on the local capital scene, from micro-lenders and creative community loan models, to community foundations and development funds.