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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 3d

Check out 🎧 two of our co-founders on The Bottom Up Revolution podcast 🎙️ by @strongtowns.org on how to build community wealth.

How To Build Community Wealth From the Bottom Up | The Bottom-Up Revolution

Jessica David and Josh Daley are co-founders of Local Return, a nonprofit in Rhode Island dedicated to building community wealth through ownership and investment. They empower residents through educat...

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Prospera Partners @prosperapartners.org · 3d

Books targeted for bans more often than not depict characters who challenge oppressive systems and who question authority and established norms 1/2

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American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social · 1d

TODAY & EVERY DAY! Where you spend your $ matters — your choices create a ripple effect that starts with you & extends out to your entire community & local economy. Choose an Indie Local (independent & locally owned business), & the positive ripple effects magnify. Let’s make waves! buff.ly/evqwoq9

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Prospera Partners @prosperapartners.org · 9d

Here's how federal workers can apply for New Mexico unemployment during the shutdown nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/09/30/h...

Here's how federal workers can apply for New Mexico unemployment during the shutdown - New Mexico Political Report

New Mexicans who depend on a federal paycheck are being told to gather a few essential documents they’ll need in order to apply for state unemployment benefits if the anticipated federal government sh...

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American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social · 3d

Make some waves with us tomorrow and Wednesday 🌊 🌊 🌊 ... and beyond!

A Prime Time this Fall to Make Ripples buff.ly/CLnrWVr

#shopindie #resistamazon

A Prime Time this Fall to Make Ripples

Resist Amazon October 7 - 8 (and Beyond!)

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American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social · 3d

Make some waves with us tomorrow and Wednesday 🌊 🌊 🌊 ... and beyond!

A Prime Time this Fall to Make Ripples buff.ly/CLnrWVr

#shopindie #resistamazon

A Prime Time this Fall to Make Ripples

Resist Amazon October 7 - 8 (and Beyond!)

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Stacy Mitchell @stacyfmitchell.bsky.social · 15d

Republicans in Congress are dealing big blows to small businesses right now. One looming one is the dramatic increase in health insurance costs for those who buy through the ACA marketplaces. Half— half! — of people under 65 using the marketplaces are small business owners and employees.

About Half of Adults with ACA Marketplace Coverage are Small Business Owners, Employees, or Self-Employed | KFF

This analysis estimates that 48% of adults under age 65 with individual market coverage are either employed by a small business with fewer than 25 workers, self-employed entrepreneurs, or small…

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The Main Street Journal @mainstreetjournal.bsky.social · 14d

Twin Threats to Local News (And Where's Local Opinion?) mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/twin-threa...

Twin Threats to Local News (And Where's Local Opinion?)

As PBS stations lose funding for local broadcast journalism, they'll air a new documentary about the demise of local print journalism

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Prospera Partners @prosperapartners.org · 10d

Our final community of practice in the series to support nonprofit employees in New Mexico happened last week, and we're so grateful to all who showed up with great ideas and great support for their peers. The work you're all doing is so important, and we are grateful for all you do!

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Prospera Partners @prosperapartners.org · 9d

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The Main Street Journal @mainstreetjournal.bsky.social · 9d

If you truly want to support minority-owned businesses, invest in those you know, trust, and love in your own backyard. It’s really that simple. mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/scamming-s...

Scamming Social Change

Since 2018, the Dream Exchange has been raising funds from do-gooders across the country to create a public marketplace for minority-owned businesses.

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Amy C. Lund @aclhandweaver.bsky.social · 4d

A few of my friends from the studio...

#October #FallDecor #AutumnVibes #SugarSkulls #DayoftheDead #LivingwiththeSeasons #inthestudio

Handmade Colorful Embroidered Appliqué Skull Ornaments in a Basket

Original Art by Amy C Lund

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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 7d

It's not too late: Pick up a copy of The Connected Community by Cormac Russell and John McKnight today, and join us virtually on October 21 for a discussion of the book's ideas. localreturn.org/events/?even...

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book culture @bookculture.com · 7d

have a favorite bookseller? You can nominate them for a holiday bonus courtesy of James Patterson! Tell all your friends!
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James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program 2025

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American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social · 9d

Small Business Saturday: Shop Small and Indies First on November 29

The day after Plaid Friday is Small Business Saturday. No matter how you get involved, every little bit makes a big difference. Join us! amiba.net/shop-small-s...

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American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social · 17d

Why Choose Indie Local? It Fuels Neighborhood Job Creation 💸🌱

Independent retailers create more jobs per sales dollar than chain competitors or online giants.

When you shop and invest your dollars, choose locally owned and independent businesses!

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Prospera Partners @prosperapartners.org · 18d

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭! CENTER is a nonprofit in Santa Fe that supports social and environmentally-engaged lens-based projects through education, public platforms, funding, and partnerships. Vicki was honored to have facilitated a recent board retreat for the New Mexico-based @centersantafe.bsky.social !

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Prospera Partners @prosperapartners.org · 21d

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 - We are in a nonprofit crisis in this country, with the federal government attacking the sector from many angles 1/4

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American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social · 23d

Check out this month's AMIBA newsletter: buff.ly/dilB9Rm
☀️ Shining a Light on Local First Arizona
🎉 Celebrating Local Legend: Laury Hammel
🌟 Celebrating Extraordinary Indie Locals: The Novel Refuge - A Community Bookstore with Purpose, Heart, and a Mission
➕ more!

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Prospera Partners @prosperapartners.org · 25d

If your community thinking about organizing better support of local biz to strengthen the local economy, now is the time to read this great interview with Vicki's friend and colleague, Kimber Lanning of Local First Arizona. In big cities, small towns, rural communities, local prosperity is possible!

The Main Street Journal @mainstreetjournal.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fifteen years ago, local business networks were spreading like wildfire across the country. But now... mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/local-busi...

Local Business Networks: Not Dead Yet

Fifteen years ago, local business networks were spreading like wildfire across the country. Now...

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The Main Street Journal @mainstreetjournal.bsky.social · 24d

Sometimes it’s better to unleash many small things, in many places, led by many different groups, each sensitive to the needs of the affected communities. Read the latest MSJ: mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/housing-co...

Housing Cooperatives: The Better Abundance Agenda

I’m still working my way through Ezra Klein’s and Derek Thompson’s book Abundance, which urges liberals to embrace a world where they do “big things.” If we want more housing, for example, we need to ...

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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · Sep 8

Investment crowdfunding is a way for businesses to raise $ by asking many backers to invest a small amount each, with promise of a return. People can support their favorite neighborhood businesses! But it's not right for every biz. Come to this workshop to learn more. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social · Sep 8

Where we spend & invest our dollars shapes where we live: Choose Indie Local (independent and locally owned businesses)

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American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social · Sep 8

Where we spend & invest our dollars shapes where we live: Choose Indie Local (independent and locally owned businesses)

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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · Sep 3

Consider yourself a savvy local economist who’s maximizing the positive returns that your money is having for the local community? Or looking for ways to increase those returns?

A 5 x 5 bingo scorecard titled, “We’re all economic actors. How committed are you to local returns?”

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Prospera Partners @prosperapartners.org · Sep 4

Our community of practice that supports those in NM nonprofits has been a great way to find support from others who are dealing with similar issues in a particularly challenging time. The thought shared in the graphic is just one great take away from August's meet up — there have been so many more!

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