Commentary by @joshdaly.bsky.social and @jdinri.bsky.social, co-founders of Local Return and RI Community Investment Cooperative -- R.I. needs a resilient economy that offers business owners a chance to thrive www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/24/m...

We write in today’s @bostonglobe.com about the economic development strategies that would help people and places to flourish in Rhode Island. Sneak peek: it’s not $100 million for a company whose CEO makes $16.8 million a year.

Will you "be in that number..."?

Consider yourself a savvy local economist who’s maximizing the positive returns that your money is having for the local community? Or looking for ways to increase those returns?

Investment crowdfunding is a way for businesses to raise $ by asking many backers to invest a small amount each, with promise of a return. People can support their favorite neighborhood businesses! But it's not right for every biz. Come to this workshop to learn more. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We’re on our way, Middletown. Sitting in accident traffic. ETA is about 8:12 a.m.

Wednesday morning - come, join us!

Join us to learn more about one local real estate centered strategy for building community wealth. Next Tuesday, Leslie Moore will lead a tour of the Black Block Cultural District in downtown Pawtucket. localreturn.org/event/walkin...

Cranston(ish) friends! Next Wednesday, we at @investri.bsky.social will be in the new Edgewood Seven Stars to talk all things community investment, local economies, etc. Please come out and help us spread the word!

We’re aiming to activate 20 new investors this summer. Why? Because momentum matters. It will take a few years to raise our $3.5 million goal, but as RI's 1st community investment fund and the country’s first DCIF we have to keep building. We’re inspired by our Anchor Investors. Join us!

We’ll be at the new Edgewood location of Seven Stars Bakery on Wednesday morning at 8 am to talk all things community with our Cranston/Edgewood/Pawtuxet friends. Join us!

Check us out, along with Andy Posner of Capital Good Fund and Dominique Resendes of Central Providence Unidos, in this new @overdueingit.org podcast episode about Investing in the Local Economy.

Hear from our members — like @joshdaly.bsky.social — on why they invest.

Time for another fundraiser. This weekend, I will donate $0.50 to @boltsmag.org AND @mississippifreepress.org for EACH of: - every new Bluesky follower I get - every new Bluesky follower THEY get - everyone who reposts this post Repost this, follow me, and follow both of them = I donate $4 total.

Super excited to be in Cincinnati with the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy's Accelerating Community Investment community of practice to talk about @investri.bsky.social. We're at the beautiful ARCO (arts + community) venue in the Price Hill neighborhood. www.arcocincinnati.org

We were honored to be invited to the @landpolicy.bsky.social’s Accelerating Community Investment community of practice in the fine city of Cincinnati this week. An impressive group of people trying to move money into their communities! We’ll leave tomorrow with lots of ideas and inspiration.

This week's Wednesday coffee is on Tuesday. We'll be at Notes Coffee Co. in Pawtucket tomorrow from 8 until 9 a.m. Ready to talk about community, investment, morning beverages, local economies, and all things!

Tomorrow morning! Come, join us!

Don't leave us lonely!

Meet us in Westerly this Wednesday! Coffee + a book store + Westerly in the summer = perfection. Is this the excuse you've been waiting for to visit Misquamicut Beach?

"One bright sunny morning, Well, in the shadow of a steeple. Down by the Welfare office, I saw my people. You know, now, they stood hungry. I stood wondering. I was wondering if this land was made for you and me." youtu.be/XQ78uDio_ao?...

Aquidneck Islanders, come join us tomorrow!

This week's Making the (G)rounds stop is Empire Tea & Coffee on Broadway in Newport. Meet us there to toast the start of July!

Each week, a nonprofit identified by @liveuniteduwfc.bsky.social United Way will be spotlighted in the Providence Sunday Journal @providencejournal.bsky.social ! and we are the first ones! Get to know us a little bit more and -Check the article here- www.providencejournal.com/story/news/g...

You heard it here first, folks! Now, come see it with your own eyes tomorrow morning!

Tomorrow's Making the (G)rounds stop is a special one for the coffee aficionados among us. Dissent Coffee Co is popping up at Seed Cafe. See you there between 8 and 9 a.m.! (Seed Cafe is located downstairs in the Still on Main building in Pawtucket.)

We invite you to amplify Independents Month in July. Let’s inspire our communities to celebrate Indie Locals (independent and locally owned businesses) and entrepreneurship. Learn more and join us! amiba.net/independents...

Today we are celebrating! After a long night at the Statehouse, the Senate passed 5 of our bills! Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on these, and thank you ALL for your support.

Take note.

Yes! Gratitude, appreciation, and excitement for what's to come! What an amazing group of people!

Somedays I am just filled with gratitude and appreciation that I could burst!

What a day! The first Jumpstart Rhode Island cohort graduated from the training program. Congratulations, crew! 🎓🌟🏡 Thank you, faculty! And special thanks to @rachel-ri.bsky.social for the words of encouragement today.

Next Wednesday, we've got a special Local Social with special guests: our first cohort of Jumpstart Rhode Island graduates. Come on by to help build a network of support!

After more than a decade of trying, advocates are on the brink of repealing the law that lets “payday lenders” charge high annual interest rates for short-term loans in Rhode Island. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/18/m...

Tomorrow! We’ll be at Java Madness bright and early, 8 until 9 a.m. Come see us and support a local biz.

Rhode Island’s very own Nicole Vitello is part of the Community Capital Live series. The next interview is June 18 at 2 p.m. with Annie Forrest of the Appalachian Growth Fund.

We’re in need of mentors experienced in real estate to support 16 amazing participants in our first Jumpstart cohort. Mentorship can be rewarding and fun. You’ll make a difference in someone’s life. Plus, you’ll help us make this program the best it can be for RI! localreturn.org/jumpstart-rh...

There are some great virtual events being held during World Localization Month thanks to @localfutures.bsky.social. worldlocalizationday.org/events/

Looking for a mantra to guide your localist consumerism? Try NEVER.

Join us for our next Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour stop this Wednesday, June 11, at Borealis in Riverside! ricommunityinvestment.com/summer-2025-...

We at @localreturn.bsky.social have tried to get traction on a tax credit (up to $3,000 per person) to incentivize investment into local businesses and community investment funds. This would be available to every taxpayer (not just firms, many out of state). Anyone want to talk about that?

Making the grounds?!? Stop the presses! @jdinri.bsky.social made a pun! Think you can outdo her? Hit us with your best shot!

Hope you’ll come out to say hi. I’ll be stationed at White Electric on bright and early (for me) Wednesday morning. You’ll find me at the table with the pinwheel.

Join us next Wednesday for a casual meet-up with local beer, great company, and sparking conversation.

Have experience with real estate development in Rhode Island? We're looking for a few good mentors to advise rookie community-based developers. localreturn.org/jumpstart-rh...

Register now for the 2nd Annual Taste of Juneteenth celebration of Black culture. Last year was delicious...and sold-out, so get your tickets now. www.eventbrite.com/e/second-ann...

@jdinri.bsky.social is always scheming ways to invest in RI & this time it’s literally through local investment! I ❤️ this lady. I am proud to be an early(small-scale) investor in the RI Community Investment Cooperative (& founding board member of Local Return - I’m still their biggest cheerleader!)

Thank you for believing in us, Sue!