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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative
@investri.bsky.social
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We just launched a $3.5 million offering for the @localreturn.bsky.social Diversified Community Investment Fund, RI's first-every community investment fund. https://ricommunityinvestment.com/
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 2d
North Kingstown! Come on out to see us: Saturday, November 1, 4:30-7:00 p.m. at The Mill at Lafayette.
Raise a Glass to Community Investment
Join us to learn more about an initiative that allows you to invest in the communities that hold your heart.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 13d
Community investor Matt says, "Rather than exclusively investing in opportunities on Wall Street why not put some of that capital to work in a place that we know and we love, and we can see the benefits from?" #whyIinvest
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 14d
Thank you to East Greenwich News for covering our community investment fund. We couldn't imagine a better headline!
Investing Local Money to Support Local Communities – East Greenwich News
A new organization has created a fund to do just that Perhaps you’ve heard this: When we spend money at locally owned businesses, more of those dollars stay in the community. That’s kind of the idea b...
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 15d
We're getting close...
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 16d
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 16d
We write in today’s @bostonglobe.com about the economic development strategies that would help people and places to flourish in Rhode Island. Sneak peek: it’s not $100 million for a company whose CEO makes $16.8 million a year.
Our state needs a resilient economy that offers every Rhode Islander a chance to thrive - The Boston Globe
Let Hasbro’s relocation serve as a clarion call to reimagine how Rhode Island approaches economic development, write the co-founders of the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 17d
Kate says that this is the moment to band together to build community capital. "Buy local, and invest local!" #whyiinvest
Why I invest: Kate McGovern
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 22d
We're closing in on our summer goal of 20 new investors. Will you join us by the end of September? ricommunityinvestment.com/invest/#invest
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 24d
Last call for anchor investors. ⚓️ Come on in, the water's fine! 💦 (Yeah, we know we are confusing our marine metaphors. Forgive us, and let's move some money. 💸)
Image of iron anchor against white textured background. Text reads: Anchors aweigh! Last call for Anchor Investors Anchor Investors are the early champions who've joined the Fund within the first year. They play a doubly important role. Beyond their valuable financial investment, they signal the community's commitment to community investing. Invest by September 30 to join the ranks of our Anchor Investors. Make history with us. ricommunityinvestment.com/invest At the bottom is the logo for the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative Local Return DCIF.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 29d
Do you want to be with community tonight working towards something that is nourishing for all of us? Come join us.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 27
Join us in South Kingstown for a focus on community investing. localreturn.org/events/?even...
On white background with light green starbursts, headline in black text reads: Join us to Raise a Glass to Community Investment. Smaller text reads: We bet that you already put your money into the people and places you love, buying from local businesses and donating to local charities. But what about your investments? Have you ever wondered how you could invest in the communities that hold your heart? Join us to learn more about an initiative to provide just that kind of opportunity. We are Rhode Island's first-ever community investment fund, pooling $3.5 million from Rhode Islanders to invest into our neighborhoods." Bigger text reads: Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Sons of Liberty, 1425 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, RI. RSVP to jessica@localreturn.org"
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Sep 9
Our Anchor Investors — the early champions who’ve joined the Fund within the 1st year — play a doubly important role. Beyond valuable financial investment, they signal the community’s commitment to community investing. Take it from one of our Anchor Investors:
Teal wall background, with black iron anchor. Text in white reads: ""I'm thrilled to be a small-scale investor in this local fund that will help Rhode Islanders buy commercial properties such as small shops, so we can expand community ownership and stop chain stores from moving in. If you care about your neighborhood, and you have the ability, consider putting your money into local businesses in a meaningful way. Shopping local is great; enabling locals to own commercial buildings, instead of out of state investors who prey on Rhode Island, is even better."
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Sep 9
Our Anchor Investors — the early champions who’ve joined the Fund within the 1st year — play a doubly important role. Beyond valuable financial investment, they signal the community’s commitment to community investing. Take it from one of our Anchor Investors:
Teal wall background, with black iron anchor. Text in white reads: ""I'm thrilled to be a small-scale investor in this local fund that will help Rhode Islanders buy commercial properties such as small shops, so we can expand community ownership and stop chain stores from moving in. If you care about your neighborhood, and you have the ability, consider putting your money into local businesses in a meaningful way. Shopping local is great; enabling locals to own commercial buildings, instead of out of state investors who prey on Rhode Island, is even better."
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 28
Meet Nicole Vitello, Anchor Investor in Rhode Island’s first community fund, who believes in the power of community capital and local ownership. #whyIinvest
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 27
Join us in South Kingstown for a focus on community investing. localreturn.org/events/?even...
On white background with light green starbursts, headline in black text reads: Join us to Raise a Glass to Community Investment. Smaller text reads: We bet that you already put your money into the people and places you love, buying from local businesses and donating to local charities. But what about your investments? Have you ever wondered how you could invest in the communities that hold your heart? Join us to learn more about an initiative to provide just that kind of opportunity. We are Rhode Island's first-ever community investment fund, pooling $3.5 million from Rhode Islanders to invest into our neighborhoods." Bigger text reads: Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Sons of Liberty, 1425 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, RI. RSVP to jessica@localreturn.org"
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 27
We’re here at Custom House Coffee! Come say hey.
Photo of green pinwheel and flyers on coffee bar, against coffee show sign, with line of people in background.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 27
We’re on our way, Middletown. Sitting in accident traffic. ETA is about 8:12 a.m.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 26
- The Connected Community, Cormac Russell and John McKnight 2/2
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 26
why we exist → “Investment in things outside our locality is sometimes a form of divestment from our community. It’s a net loss... Our orthodox economic theories demand that we divest ourselves of time, energy, & creativity in our home community in favor of investing them elsewhere.” 1/2
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 25
Thank you @whatsupnewp.com for highlighting the final stop on our Making the (G)rounds tour, this Wednesday at 8 a.m. at employee-owned Custom House Coffee in Middletown. Hope we see you all there!
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What’sUpNewp @whatsupnewp.com · Aug 24
Morning Notes: Community investment fund brings final tour stop to Middletown
Morning Notes: Community investment fund brings final tour stop to Middletown
" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Coffee-Shop-Tour-3.jpeg?fit=300%2C183&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Coffee-Shop-Tour-3.jpeg?fit=780%2C476&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Sunday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2025. There are 129 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Rhode Island’s first community investment fund will conclude its summer coffee shop tour Wednesday at Custom House Coffee in Middletown, bringing its community outreach effort to Aquidneck Island […] The post Morning Notes: Community investment fund brings final tour stop to Middletown appeared first on What's Up Newp.
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Jessica David @jdinri.bsky.social · Aug 24
I read that there are 243 individuals in RI with at least $50 million in wealth, for a total of $46.6 billion. Our fundraising goal for @investri.bsky.social is 0.0075% of that.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 21
Anchor Investors like @sueanderbois.bsky.social are leading the way. More non-tycoons needed! Join with us to invest in Rhode Island, generate positive returns for yourself and the community.
Black iron against purple background, text in white reads: "I am proud to be an early small-scale investor in the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative! It's extremely difficult for individuals on their own to make an investment like the fund will allow. I'm not some wealthy tycoon. I don't have a lot of personal wealth, but this is accessible, and it's something I can do. I wouldn't have had the time or ability to have a wealth manager or something. I think that is really groundbreaking." Sue AnderBois, Anchor Investor. Purple, green, and teal logo for the Local Return DCIF at the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 20
Phantom Farms wins the Most Delicious Smells award on this Making the (G)rounds tour.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 19
"Entire generations of Americans became disconnected from the ability to financially support their communities when the Securities Act of 1933 was passed making it possible for only the wealthiest individuals to invest in private businesses." Kathleen Minogue, @crowdfundbetter.bsky.social
"Did you know that almost no one alive today was around when it was legal for regular folks to invest in small businesses in their communities? Entire generations of Americans became disconnected from the ability to financially support their communities when the Securities Act of 1933 was passed making it possible for only the wealthiest individuals to invest in private businesses. No wonder we have become so used to asking a financial authority figure (bank, professional investor, foundation, government) for permission to create a business or community project." - Kathleen Minogue, Crowdfund Better
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 18
Northern Rhode Island friends, we saved you for the end of the summer for a reason. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is BACK. See you at Phantom Farms this Wednesday?
Photo of two lattes (with white hearts). Headline reads "Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour." Black text on white background reads: "Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Larger text reads: "Wednesday, August 20, 8-9 a.m., Phantom Farms Cafe, 2920 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland." Beautiful logo for Phantom Farms.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 14
Just two more summer Wednesdays remaining on our Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour. We hope you'll join us next week at Phantom Farms in Cumberland or the final week at Custom House Coffee in Middletown.
Photo of two lattes (with white hearts). Headline reads "Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour." Black text on white background reads: "Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Larger text reads: "Wednesday, August 20, 8-9 a.m., Phantom Farms Cafe, 2920 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland." Lovely logo for Phantom Farms. Photo of two lattes (with white hearts). Headline reads "Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour." Black text on white background reads: "Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Larger text reads: "Wednesday, August 27, 8-9 a.m., Custom House Coffee, 796 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown."Bold logo for Custom House Coffee.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · Aug 13
Here at the newest Seven Stars (where Santander Bank used to be, in RI speak) until 9 am. Come talk community/investment with us.
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