Rhode Islanders, check out our summary of Small Business Rising’s webinar on fighting back against illegal pricing.

Hey @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! How about a NYC Public Bank? mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/hey-zohran...

The Race to Lead 2025 survey will offer critical insights into race, leadership, and equity in the nonprofit sector. Anyone who currently works for pay at a np org in the US or its territories, regardless of role or title, should fill this out 1/2 survey.alchemer.com/s3/8366111/n...

"We believe that shopping local is more than finding unique products; it's about investing in the people and places that make the Monadnock Region such a special place to live," said Elizabeth Hamshaw, General Manager of The Cheshire Horse, Plaid Friday Hub.

Our Local Energy Policy Toolkit is now available to all lawmakers and advocates who want to build clean energy economies in their community — without waiting for Congress. Check it out: ilsr.org/energy/local...

Keeping it local: How shopping close to home strengthens our community buff.ly/kY5hyVh #ShopIndieLocal

Vicki will be leading a Local Leaders Roundtable for the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social on November 13 Learn more and register here: amiba.net/events/#!eve...

On Plaid Friday, embrace everyone already wearing plaid, document it with a picture, and watch it grow. buff.ly/dj8w5uG

RSVP today! ⏰ Why do mega retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and the dollar chains get better deals from suppliers than independent businesses do? Learn how mega retailers use their market power to extract illegal pricing from suppliers and how to fight back Oct 28: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

"Send in the Clowns-or Puppets-to All the Protests" Read Vicki's latest reflecting on her Bread and Puppet Theatre days and more open.substack.com/pub/pozzebon...

We 😍 Plaid Friday!

Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, Artists Sunday, Cider Monday! #ShopSmall #ShowYourSupport for #IndieArt #IndieRetail #SupportCommunity #SupportSmallBiz #BlueSkyArt #ArtSky Nov 28 - Dec 1 (or anytime!)

Mega retailers use their market power to extract illegal pricing, access, and promotions from suppliers, allowing them to undercut small and medium competitors on retail prices. Join us to see how local businesses can stand up to big corporate power. localreturn.org/event/virtua...

Subscribe to the best news about cultivating communities for social good, and be the first to know about upcoming BIG-Bold Impact for Good workshops and events. Sign up eepurl.com/hCgsor

Why Choose Indie Art this Holiday Season? Shopping art is about more than acquiring beautiful objects. It’s about: 🌟 Supporting local economies – When consumers purchase art, they invest in their own communities by supporting independent creators and small businesses. amiba.net/artists-sund...

Check out 🎧 two of our co-founders on The Bottom Up Revolution podcast 🎙️ by @strongtowns.org on how to build community wealth.

Books targeted for bans more often than not depict characters who challenge oppressive systems and who question authority and established norms 1/2 bookshop.org/lists/celebr...

TODAY & EVERY DAY! Where you spend your $ matters — your choices create a ripple effect that starts with you & extends out to your entire community & local economy. Choose an Indie Local (independent & locally owned business), & the positive ripple effects magnify. Let’s make waves! buff.ly/evqwoq9

Here's how federal workers can apply for New Mexico unemployment during the shutdown nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/09/30/h...

Make some waves with us tomorrow and Wednesday 🌊 🌊 🌊 ... and beyond! A Prime Time this Fall to Make Ripples buff.ly/CLnrWVr #shopindie #resistamazon

Make some waves with us tomorrow and Wednesday 🌊 🌊 🌊 ... and beyond! A Prime Time this Fall to Make Ripples buff.ly/CLnrWVr #shopindie #resistamazon

Republicans in Congress are dealing big blows to small businesses right now. One looming one is the dramatic increase in health insurance costs for those who buy through the ACA marketplaces. Half— half! — of people under 65 using the marketplaces are small business owners and employees.

Twin Threats to Local News (And Where's Local Opinion?) mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/twin-threa...

Our final community of practice in the series to support nonprofit employees in New Mexico happened last week, and we're so grateful to all who showed up with great ideas and great support for their peers. The work you're all doing is so important, and we are grateful for all you do!

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A few of my friends from the studio... #October #FallDecor #AutumnVibes #SugarSkulls #DayoftheDead #LivingwiththeSeasons #inthestudio

It's not too late: Pick up a copy of The Connected Community by Cormac Russell and John McKnight today, and join us virtually on October 21 for a discussion of the book's ideas. localreturn.org/events/?even...

have a favorite bookseller? You can nominate them for a holiday bonus courtesy of James Patterson! Tell all your friends! www.bookweb.org/james-patter...

Small Business Saturday: Shop Small and Indies First on November 29 The day after Plaid Friday is Small Business Saturday. No matter how you get involved, every little bit makes a big difference. Join us! amiba.net/shop-small-s...

Why Choose Indie Local? It Fuels Neighborhood Job Creation 💸🌱 Independent retailers create more jobs per sales dollar than chain competitors or online giants. When you shop and invest your dollars, choose locally owned and independent businesses!

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭! CENTER is a nonprofit in Santa Fe that supports social and environmentally-engaged lens-based projects through education, public platforms, funding, and partnerships. Vicki was honored to have facilitated a recent board retreat for the New Mexico-based @centersantafe.bsky.social !

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 - We are in a nonprofit crisis in this country, with the federal government attacking the sector from many angles 1/4

Check out this month's AMIBA newsletter: buff.ly/dilB9Rm ☀️ Shining a Light on Local First Arizona 🎉 Celebrating Local Legend: Laury Hammel 🌟 Celebrating Extraordinary Indie Locals: The Novel Refuge - A Community Bookstore with Purpose, Heart, and a Mission ➕ more!

If your community thinking about organizing better support of local biz to strengthen the local economy, now is the time to read this great interview with Vicki's friend and colleague, Kimber Lanning of Local First Arizona. In big cities, small towns, rural communities, local prosperity is possible!

Sometimes it’s better to unleash many small things, in many places, led by many different groups, each sensitive to the needs of the affected communities. Read the latest MSJ: mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/housing-co...

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...

Where we spend & invest our dollars shapes where we live: Choose Indie Local (independent and locally owned businesses)

Where we spend & invest our dollars shapes where we live: Choose Indie Local (independent and locally owned businesses)

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?

Our community of practice that supports those in NM nonprofits has been a great way to find support from others who are dealing with similar issues in a particularly challenging time. The thought shared in the graphic is just one great take away from August's meet up — there have been so many more!

Rhode Island small businesses, have you considered whether your customers could invest directly into your business? 🤔 Here's your chance to see if investment crowdfunding is right for you. 💸 Join us for this briefing by Honeycomb Credit. 🍯 localreturn.org/events/?even...

Check out this month's Choose Indie Local Newsletter and get inspired! buff.ly/llLYk0X

Why promote our Shop Indie Local Holiday campaign early this year? buff.ly/3D28hKS

For the last few days of Eat Indie Local Month, we’ll focus on policies and advocacy efforts that strengthen local and regional food systems. 👉🏽 How is your community involved in food policy and advocacy work? chooseindielocal.substack.com/p/changing-t...

Fifteen years ago, local business networks were spreading like wildfire across the country. But now... mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/local-busi...

Thank you, Local Return, for renewing your AMIBA Membership and for building community wealth in Rhode Island: buff.ly/3OilmHf @localreturn.bsky.social

"I believe that unique, independent businesses create a culture that connects people to their hometown and makes them feel connected to each other and to their place."

How can we invest more of our dollars into our local and regional food systems? Does your community help individuals invest in local food and farms? If so, we’d love to hear more. chooseindielocal.substack.com/p/invest-in-...

One Size Fits None: Time for an Entrepreneurial Revolution mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/a-matter-o...

Reg CF is one way around this, which is why we're hosting Investment Crowdfunding 101 with local partners next month. Join us! localreturn.org/events/?even...