Finance & Community Investment

This session will enable attendees to explore and compare different investment options, including community focused options such as the Community Stewardship Trust. It will provide an overview on evaluating a healthy community project and provide an overview of the financial practices and approaches of the CST.

LEARNING GOALS:

• Understand the importance of financial literacy in households and organizations
• Recognize a few different investment options, including the benefits, limitations, and potential returns of each (savings accounts, stocks, REITs, the CST, etc.)
• Understand what it means for a real estate project or enterprise to be financially healthy using some relevant financial indicators and practices
• Be aware of some possible financial challenges that face organizations like the CST
• Gain a clear idea of the unique financial practices and approach of the CST, and how these relate to its values and goals

FACILITATOR:

Nikishka Iyengar – Founder and CEO, The Guild
David Ferris — New Economy Coalition, US Solidarity Economy Network

Lunch will be provided at 11:30, session begins promptly at 12:00 pm.

To protect our community, masks will be required for all attendees during the workshop. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping everyone safe.

VENUE:

To ensure these classes are financially accessible to everyone, free tickets to all sessions are available on request. Please email us at cst@theguild.community to request a free ticket and/or to inform us of any accessibility needs.