Economist Michael Shuman writes “Most economic development today is wasting money on attracting or retaining nonlocal business. It’s far smarter not just to focus on locally owned business but to support them through private enterprises that are self-financing entities I call “pollinators”". We want to build the infrastructure to be the pollinator. We started in Austin and are now looking to help cities across the country, all enabled by technology that puts real people in personal contact with other real people. The result are communities that are deeply connected, have stronger local economies to buffer against global influences and food systems that that are self-reliant and accessible to all. We will be sharing information on all of these topics here and on our blog. Check back often and follow along as we try to redefine what it means to "Invest in your community".