May 7, 2012, 1:01 p.m. EDT Crowdfunding Pioneers Launch Professional Association in Concert with Regulatory Advocacy Group Sister organizations dedicated to representing rapidly developing Crowdfunding industry and supporting SEC, FINRA during rule making period post JOBS act NEW YORK, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — A group of top …
California Business Alliance for a Green Economy
ASBC Newsletter April 2012 1% For the Planet Since 2002, 1% for the Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world. In return, this growing alliance of companies is given the opportunity not only to see their self-worth rise, …
“CROWDFUNDING” 2.0?
By Hazel Henderson © 2012 Excerpts forthcoming at Interpress Service We at Ethical Markets Media supported the provisions in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act), signed by President Obama, April 4th, 2012, and one of its key proponents Sherwood Neiss, our Florida neighbor in Miami. Yet, on the way …
TSL Announces the Agenda for its Capital REformation and Crowdfunding Conference in San Francisco
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 17, 2012 – The SoHo Loft is pleased to announce the agenda for its upcoming Capital REformation and Crowdfunding Conference which will take place in San Francisco on Thursday, May 10, 2012. TSL’s Capital REformation and Crowdfunding Conference will provide key insight …
Crowdfunding Update – LegalizeCrowdfunding.org Launches, Compromise Ideas pushed, Speaking Engagements
Here’s the latest from the guys leading the charge to legalize Crowdfund Investing (CFI) in Washington, DC. LegalizeCrowdfunding.org goes live. Already 138 entrepreneurs have registered to create 2,500+ jobs, which will have over $100M in stimulus! Let’s show Washington, DC the power of Crowdfund Investing! If you are an, 1. …
Small Businesses Split on Obama Budget
Weekly Policy Update: February 14th, 2012 Policy Updates Energy & Environment ASBC re-affirmed its opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline project in a statement sent to Congress. The letter opposes any efforts by Congress to usurp the President’s authority to make the final decision on the project. Three pieces of …
Frustrating Day for Crowdfunding at the Senate
Frustrating Day for Crowdfunding at the Senate 1 Dec Today was a frustrating day for Crowdfunding. The Senate Banking Committee, one of the most powerful committees on Capitol Hill held a hearing called, ‘Spurring Job Growth Through Capital Formation While Protecting Investors.’ It should have been called, ‘Why We Need …
Crowdfund Investing Update: Share your Voice, Senate Hearing & Special Interests 3
Dear Crowdfund Investing Followers, Our rally in support of crowdfunding & jobs was a HUGE success. How do we know? The regulators have come out in full force against crowdfunding and are trying to derail the process in the Senate. The most obvious example is that Thursday’s Senate hearing on …
MEDIA ALERT: Entrepreneurs to Rally in Washington, DC, Nov 17, 8am-10am, Across from Union Station
Media Advisory Entrepreneurs to Rally in Washington, DC Thursday, November 17th 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Capitol Grounds: Across from Union Station A “Rally for Capital” Urging the Senate to Pass House-Backed Legislation to Provide Community Capital to Fund Small Businesses and Create Jobs What: The Story Behind the “Rally for Capital” …
Transforming Finance To Grow Green Sustainable Economies
By Hazel Henderson (*) SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA, Oct (IPS) “We recognize finance as part of the global commons,” affirms the Transforming Finance statement, signed by financial professionals worldwide critical of today’s casino capital markets. Financialization has produced the global debt bubble. Needed now are write-offs and haircuts to bond-holders and …