michael shuman 
I’m pleased to report that crowdfunding reform has just reached an important milestone in the state where I live—Maryland. Legislation just passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Marty O’Malley now allows every Maryland resident to lend up to $100 to any local business with virtually no legal hassles whatsoever. The fact …
Over the past year probably a dozen current or aspiring state legislators have asked me for advice on what kinds of legislation they might advocate that could support local living economies. While there’s a long list that comes to mind, here are my top ten items. (I’ve excluded from this reforms related to community capital …
Thanks for dropping by. Chances are you “surfed” here because you are interested in local economies. And that’s the core of what you’ll find on this site: news, events, books, studies, legislation, people, conferences, and trends concerning local economies. This is a place for anyone who believes in the power of local ownership, locally owned …
Over the coming weeks, the long-awaited green light from the Securities Exchange Commission will usher in a new era of crowdfunding in the United States. But a surprising new development in the field is that many companies may turn to crowdfunding, not just for to raise capital, but to raise their profile. My friend Jason …
