Activating Local Capital with DabbleLab
Join Community Sourced Capital for an introduction to the world of Community Finance and what money means to you. The session involves an overview of the current crowdfunding landscape, a discussion of the meaning of sustainable finance and insights into the growing movement of businesses accepting capital from non-traditional sources. [...]
Serious about local finance
We’re serious about this local finance thing. Americans love buying domestic products, they love spending money at local businesses, and it’s practically in our DNA to cheer on ambitious entrepreneurs chasing the American Dream. We started Community Sourced Capital to chase an American Dream of our own,
Our first dive into Socially Responsible Investing
And when we say “our first dive”, we really mean “our first dive with you,” because we haven’t yet spoken about the role socially responsible investing plays in sustainable finance.
CSC on the radio
Rachel and Casey had the super cool opportunity to chat with Diane Horn from Seattle radio station KEXP on the “Mind Over Matters” segment. In the 30 minute interview, we discuss community finance and how our little company is trying to make a dent in the financial system.
Six months in, and we’re just getting started
Just six short months ago, our little company Community Sourced Capital was born with the purpose of changing the way society thinks about finance. It’s a unique challenge to change how we think about finance, especially if most of us aren’t thinking about it in the first place. That is, [...]
We’re a new member of Seattle Good Business Network
Woo hoo! We joined the Seattle Good Business Network (SGBN) this month. They are a “network of residents and local independent businesses that share a vision for a sustainable local economy – a living economy – one that’s rooted in local ownership, a healthy environment, and strong community.” We love [...]
Welcoming Tyler to Team CSC
We had the privilege of meeting Tyler Bench last summer at a networking event in Seattle. Isn’t it funny how life sends you great opportunities? Meeting Tyler was one of those moments. Now Tyler is working with us on our marketing and communications strategy. We couldn’t be more excited! Here’s [...]
Results from our small business lending survey
The last few months have involved an ongoing process of customer development and research, both for our borrowing businesses and our Squareholders. We’ve benefited from dozens of conversations–and some hard quantitative data too. Back in November, we launched a simple survey to collect about 50 responses regarding how people feel [...]
Realities of modern lending remind us what we’re working on
A recent article from Inc. Magazine is reminding us what we’re working for: a better financial ecosystem for small business. The article describes the negative relationships between banks and some small business owners following the financial crisis. When it comes to the future of small business in America, it’s easy [...]
The state of small business on the eve of the election
Small businesses are the heart of our communities and the life-blood of our economy. Few politicians would disagree with that. Every day, small business owners roll up their sleeves and bring you and me some of our most basic services, often with a smile from a friendly face. They make [...]