Town Hall panelists will examine how a public bank could become a real financial lifeline to struggling Ohio communities desperate for funds, staving off economic disaster and jump-starting the new economy.
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Devika Dutt of PERI explains the gap between common economic thinking, which favors private ownership of banks, and the data.
Earlier this summer, a round table discussion on public banking in New York state revealed much of the potential of a public bank for stabilizing finances in a region. Check out the video on Facebook (2 hours) https://www.facebook.com/jamessandersjrNY/videos/3187695044582823/?tn=R*F
In the years since the financial crisis, vibrant campaigns for public banks have emerged all across the country. The time for public banks in the U.S. has come.
Columbus Metropolitan Club: The forum, “Be the Boss: Starting and Funding New Business,” will highlight funding sources available to small businesses, social enterprises, and start-ups in the local food and retail economies.
New Invest Local Ohio Fund Offers Individuals an Alternative Way to Save ECDI – the Economic and Community Development Institute – has created an innovative opportunity for anyone with a minimum of $1000 to invest in small businesses in central Ohio. You can earn up to 3% interest and, even […]
When we buy from locally owned businesses, more money stays in the local economy and multiplies 2-4 times! A 10% shift from chain to local in Franklin County will generate $312 million dollars and 5000+ new jobs. SOURCE: Civic Economics – “Local Works!” Study, 2008. Commissioned by Local First West […]
This video explains the work of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) like the Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) based in Columbus. CDFIs combine creative and innovative financing, responsible lending practices and affordable products and services to meet the needs of America’s investors, communities and individuals. ECDI has “created a […]
Michael Shuman speaks at the National Trust Main Street Center Green Summit (Feb 2011) about BALLE collaboration.
Originally posted on Think Columbus First, a SOLE project. Invest Local Oho? Is that even possible? Yes! ECDI – the Economic and Community Development Institute right here in Columbus, can offer you up to 3% interest and, even more important, the satisfaction of knowing that every dollar of your money will be […]