“Local Investing and the JOBS Act: New Opportunities in a Developing Landscape”
The JOBS Act, signed into law by President Obama in 2012 and just implemented in May, makes it easier and cheaper for small businesses to raise capital from the general public by permitting equity crowdfunding. This new policy represents a major opportunity for funders interested in local investment to deepen their engagement with communities and broaden their investments’ impact. Come hear from one of the original architects of the law, Michael Shuman, about what the law does, how it differs from other capital-raising tools, and how you can use it to encourage thriving local economies. Co-panelist Catherine Godschalk will reflect on how this new opportunity fits with existing models for promoting local economic development. Whether your philanthropy is interested in investing your own assets locally or simply supporting local or place-based economic growth, this webinar will give you critical information about exciting new changes in the landscape and how to get started.
SPEAKERS:
08/24/16 1:30pm — 2:30pm
“Local Investing and the JOBS Act: New Opportunities in a Developing Landscape”
The JOBS Act, signed into law by President Obama in 2012 and just implemented in May, makes it easier and cheaper for small businesses to raise capital from the general public by permitting equity crowdfunding. This new policy represents a major opportunity for funders interested in local investment to deepen their engagement with communities and broaden their investments’ impact. Come hear from one of the original architects of the law, Michael Shuman, about what the law does, how it differs from other capital-raising tools, and how you can use it to encourage thriving local economies. Co-panelist Catherine Godschalk will reflect on how this new opportunity fits with existing models for promoting local economic development. Whether your philanthropy is interested in investing your own assets locally or simply supporting local or place-based economic growth, this webinar will give you critical information about exciting new changes in the landscape and how to get started.
SPEAKERS: