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Slow Money Maine was featured in the Portland Press Herald this week, with references to Local Sprouts, Ocean Approved, VitaminSea Seaweed and more. Here’s the link: http://www.pressherald.com/life/foodanddining/slow-money-offers-capital-idea-for-farmers-producers_2012-05-02.html  

SMM participant Sam May chose a project of improving food choices at his son’s summer camp in Belgrade with clear and enthusiastic support from camp leaders and local food system businesses. Starting this summer, two camps under the Manitou name, … Continue reading →

Crowdfunding is an online tool for engaging people across the financial spectrum to invest money as loans or gifts to projects advertised on varied platforms. Once mostly associated with microfinance in the poorest parts of the world and with musicians … Continue reading →

Meet the Lenders Invite

There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Ask: “What’s possible?” not “What’s wrong?” Keep asking. Notice what you care about. Assume that many others share your dreams. Be brave enough to start a conversation … Continue reading →

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