Resources for local investments
Here are a few resources gathered by Phil Cubeta for learning about the first steps in creating local business structures attractive for investors:
“How to get investors for such grassroots start-ups is not such an easy question, as C.A. Fitts indicates here, with a review of investment laws and regulations. Still, the field is pushing towards solutions. These links may be relevant.
F.B Heron Foundation Publications on Mission Aligned Community Investment
Calvert Community Investment Notes
Wealth Wave on Main Street
- 90% of US Firms are family owned
- 64% of GNP
- 33% make it to next generation
- 15% to third generation
- 25% will transfer control over next 5 years
- 40% over 10 years
- 71% have not completed succession plans
- 93% have little income outside business
- 80% want business to stay in family
From a talk given by David Leibell and Dan Daniels of Wiggin and Dana to Communities Foundation of Texas, May 6, 2008″
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April 14th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
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