OurCrowd Raises $25M, Largest Investment in an Equity Crowdfunding Platform Yet

Jay OwenCrowdfunding

Wednesday, April 30 Top Stories Visit Our Site OurCrowd Closes $25M Series B Round — OurCrowd, the Israel-based equity crowdfunding platform for accredited investors, announced earlier this week that it raised a $25 million Series B private funding round. The company claims this is the largest investment in an equity …

Exciting News for both You and Jean Houston

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

This November is truly a time for celebration.   Meridian University has offered, and Jean has accepted, the honor of serving as Chancellor of Meridian University. Jean will bring to this position her extensive background with the United Nations, UNICEF, and her work with U.S. Presidents, governments, and individuals, nationally …

NPA & Global Peacebuilding * October 2013

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

NPA & Global Peacebuilding * October 2013 In September, the National Peace Academy was invited to share our work and philosophy at two special events:  The 6th Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures for Peace Summitand the Human Rights Commission of Mexico City’s Conference on Building a Culture of Peace. Read more about …

CuttingEdgeX Has Officially Launched! Post-Recession, Making Main Street Investing Possible.

Jay OwenCrowdfunding

  Investment Crowdfunding for the 100% CuttingEdgeX, the Direct Public Offering marketplace, has gone live!  Direct Public Offerings are now online and more accessible than ever!   Direct Public Offerings (DPOs) are open to 100 percent of investors – from wealthy professional “accredited” investors to those who have never invested in anything before. …

WEA’s Gala is Coming Up on September 19th!

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

WEA’s Gala is Coming Up on September 19th! Here are five reasons to join us for our annual celebration, From Ripple to Wave: 1.    We will celebrate the world’s women who are making ripples. You will meet Rose Malalwa, who will be joining as a Special Guest. 2.    We will take you back to earth. We will …

July 16, 2013, at 5 pm Hawthorne Valley will host A Declaration of Interdependence

Jay OwenSustainability News

On July 16, 2013, at 5 pm Hawthorne Valley will host A Declaration of Interdependence in celebration of local living economies in the Hudson Valley and Greater Berkshire Region. This year, we will honor Judy Wicks and her new book Good Morning, Beautiful Business: The Unexpected Journey of an Activist Entrepreneur and …

Invite to OACC 32

kristyCommunity Development Solutions

You are invited to The 32nd Annual Convening of the Ozark Area Community Congress… OACC 32 – September 30 – Oct. 2, 2011 Ananda Kanan International Retreat Center, Willow Springs, MOzarks Hi David, All those who love and care about the Ozarks are invited to gather together once again to …

Jonathan Lash to Transition in Role as President of WRI

kristySustainability News

A newsletter from World Resources Institute Jonathan Lash to Transition in Role as President of WRI; Heading to Hampshire College . Jonathan Lash announced that he will be resigning as President of WRI, a position he held for more than 18 years. He is leaving WRI to become the President …