Community Loan Funds 101 (4/27/21)
The New Hampshire and Vermont Community Loan Funds are a homegrown solution for investing in our communities, energy independence, and…
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Putting Your Money to Work Locally: Investing Clubs 101 (4/15/21)
Interested in investing locally but don’t want to do it alone? Investment clubs pool money to collectively invest in local…
Banking Locally: The Easiest Way to Invest in Your Community
Financial Institutions that are rooted in the Upper Valley invest in our communities! Local Focus: Unlike larger banks that may take…
Energy Resources for Businesses
Energy Help for Vermont Businesses Vermont businesses are eligible for multiple incentives from Efficiency Vermont, including HVAC, lighting, equipment, project…
Investing in Home Creation (4/15/21)
Investing for Home Creation Thursday, April 8, 5:30 pm The Upper Valley faces a shortage of housing, particularly in the…
15 Things You Can Do To Think Local First
Ideas from the members and supporters of Local First Alliance! 1. Move your banking to a community bank or credit…
Local Investing: An Overview (2/23/21)
What is local investing? What can it do for a community? Why is it important? Who can do it, and…
Study Underscores the Benefits of Buying Local
A study commissioned by Vital Communities finds that, for every dollar they earn, local retailers and restaurants return a share…