[CDCU News Briefs] February 2013 E-Newsletter

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions

CDCU News Briefs An e-publication from the Federation                                             February 2013 In this Issue New Rules on Qualified Mortgages CDFI Fund Issues Interim Rules for CDFI Bond Program CU Journal …

Community-Wealth.org E-Newsletter | February 2013

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions

The latest news on community wealth building initiatives! View this email in your browser Dear Colleague, Welcome to our latest www.Community-Wealth.org e-newsletter, with a new look for 2013. In this winter edition, we bring you a host of new developments and site features: Today, February 8, The Democracy Collaborative and the Department …

“EDUCAUTION ” – new documentary film on Student Debt

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions

***Watch the trailer here*** EDUCAUTION is a journey documentary film created by graduate students who are concerned about the future of the American Higher Education System. By focusing on the economic issues surrounding the higher education system, the film examines the increasing concerns of many Americans regarding the continuing decrease …

NEW REPORT: WHAT ARE RURAL AND CO-OP UTILITIES SAYING ABOUT THEIR SMART GRID ROADMAPS?

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions, Resource Efficiency

NEW REPORT: WHAT ARE RURAL AND CO-OP UTILITIES SAYING ABOUT THEIR SMART GRID ROADMAPS? GTM Research, in collaboration with the Rural Smart Grid Summit (RSGS), publishes this reportsurveying key decision-makers from a diverse group of rural utilities across North America. The findings presented in the report are based on a 41-question survey covering everything from AMI …

Stamping Money out of Politics: A Stamp Stampede

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions, Trendspotting

  Stamping Money out of Politics: A Stamp Stampede By Martha Shaw For CSRWire January 15, 2013 It’s impossible to say how many dollar bills stamped in red with Stamp Stampede messages to end political bribery have been introduced into circulation so far. But, if it’s any indication, I got one as change at New YorkPenn Station over the …

December 2012 Newsletter from the ILO’s Microinsurance Innovation Facility highlights

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions

December 2012 Newsletter from the ILO’s Microinsurance Innovation Facility highlights: Facility partners meet to share lessons and successes The landscape of microinsurance in Africa 2012 Insurance for the people by the people See more information through: http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=6e44e7d9ff174776d0f2af089&id=d77fd8be6b&e=[UNIQID]   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser December 2012, #15        Forward to …

December 2012 Newsletter from the ILO’s Microinsurance Innovation Facility highlights:

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions

December 2012 Newsletter from the ILO’s Microinsurance Innovation Facility highlights: Facility partners meet to share lessons and successes The landscape of microinsurance in Africa 2012 Insurance for the people by the people See more information through: http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=6e44e7d9ff174776d0f2af089&id=d77fd8be6b&e=[UNIQID]   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser December 2012, #15        Forward to …

Political Football Over Disaster Relief: Another Argument for Public Banking

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions

Political Football Over Disaster Relief: Another Argument for Public Banking   Ellen Brown http://WebofDebt.com/articles January 4, 2013   In a shameless display of putting politics before human needs, Congress began 2013 still scrapping over a $60 billion Hurricane Sandy relief bill fully nine weeks after the disaster hit. And if the Katrina experience is any indication, the bill may not bring …

ASBC Small Business Owners Meet with President Obama Today to Discuss Tax Policies

Ethical MarketsCommunity Development Solutions, SRI/ESG News

Ethical Markets, as a member company of ASBC is proud to  report this historic meeting!  – Hazel Henderson, Editor WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama will meet with 15 small business owners to discuss the impact of tax policies today, Tuesday, November 27, 2012. ASBC and business members and supporters, …