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Invest Local Conference — Sept 26

Invest Local Conference 2013

What local investing solutions currently exist, and what’s on the horizon? 

How can we increase the capital that stays in our local economy?

Learn about and help develop local investing solutions in the North Bay.


INVEST LOCAL CONFERENCE – Thursday, September 26, 9-4pm

Financial professionals, investors, business owners, and community leaders are invited to learn about options and new alternatives for investing, and ways to support local investing practices in the North Bay with the help from an inspired network.

9am-4pm at The Flamingo Hotel, Santa Rosa

Pre-registration: 1/2 day, no lunch $25 / 1/2 day, lunch $35 / Full day, lunch $45.

Day of event:    1/2 day, no lunch $40 / 1/2 day, lunch $50 / Full day, lunch $60.

Locavestor sponsorship: Full day with lunch, $100.

  • Keynote presentation by Janelle Orsi, author of Practicing Law in the Sharing Economy, and Co-Founder and Director of the Sustainable Economies Law Center.
  • Discussions and breakout sessions on crowd-funding, sustainable business plans and agreements, business resources, local food and energy systems, and more.
  • Barry Vesser from the Climate Protection Campaign will moderate a panel on opportunities to Power Local.

Register for the conference at investlocal2013.eventbrite.com


INVEST LOCAL MONTH EVENTS – throughout September

Choose from dozens of scheduled events during the month, including tours, discussions and films that educate local entrepreneurs and investors. Learn from local experts and share ideas with other community innovators. Open to the public and free unless noted.

See full event schedule at golocal.coop/investlocal2013