Locally Sourced Capital for Small Businesses in Rural Communities

Authors

Jordan Tampien, Washington State UniversityFollow

Volume

54

Issue

5

DOI

10.34068/joe.54.05.16

Abstract

Lack of adequate access to capital is a major barrier for rural entrepreneurs. Washington State University Extension and the Association of Washington Cities partnered to explore and test an innovative local investment approach that provides access to capital and engages the community in the success of individual businesses. The approach offers local residents the opportunity to invest in local businesses and entrepreneurs the opportunity to find funding through an alternative method. The pilot project engaged more than 26 investors in two communities and led to investment in multiple businesses.

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Recommended Citation

Tampien, J. (2016). Locally Sourced Capital for Small Businesses in Rural Communities. The Journal of Extension, 54(5), Article 16. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.54.05.16