Video interviews with Community First Credit Union's David Williams, Summit State Bank's Thomas Duryea, Sonoma State's Robert Eyler and many others who explain the virtues of choosing local first, especially local banks and credit unions.
Produced by TV50 with support from Summit State Bank and Community First Credit Union.
This article originally appeared as part ofThe New Economy, the Summer 2009 issue of Yes! Magazine.
Social activist and local living economies advocate shares her investment secrets
I have always felt uneasy about the stock market. As a longtime
organizer and a local restaurant founder and owner, I put nearly all of
my money, time, and energy into my local community, rather than into
global corporate investments.
This week MHBA hosted our Buzz Box on financing and capital options for small businesses. We were joined by Rob Smith of RMMFI, a local micro-finance organization doing great work with...