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Overview of Slow Money Investment Club
As you are a member of Transition Louisville (TL), you will likely be interested in slow money and/or specifically the first Slow Money Investment Club (SMIC) for Colorado. What is “Slow Money” you may ask? “Slow Money” is the concept of investing money with the intention of doing more than seeking a good return on investment. Slow Money is often associated with environmental, social, and/or sustainability causes such as supporting local and organic food and food systems. You may also ask,…See More
David E Greenwald added a discussion to the group Slow Money Investment Club
Slow Money Investment Club (SMIC)
We are starting a SMIC. Invest in "Main Street" instead of just Wall Street !!! Supported by Transition Colorado and other organizations, a group of people have decided to form a SMIC to focus specifically on investments that emphasize support of local food. Examples include developing and maintaining a local food ecosystem, supporting organic and non-GMO farming, and other related areas. I have set up both a Facebook (FB) and Linkedin (LI) group to support this effort and to provide…See More
Gerry Christensen added a discussion to the group Local Food
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