Category Archives: Investing

New Crop of Food Entrepreneurs Are Hungry For Funds

Posted on April 30, 2014 by myrna

Slow Money Boston showcased another exciting crop of food-related entrepreneurs in Cambridge on April 29, 2014.  As always, the entrepreneurs seeking funds were an eclectic bunch, including two farmers, a fermented beverages coop, a grass-fed beef jerky producer, a compost company, … Continue reading →

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Slow Money Boston Grows a Fresh Crop of Entrepreneurs

Posted on April 26, 2013 by myrna

What do food trucks, a mobile healthy market, a pedal-powered tractor, a zero waste recycling and composting coop, and an oil, feed, and biodiesel company in Vermont have in common? They all presented their business plans at the sixth Slow Money … Continue reading →

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Buying Local: Much More Than Local Food

Posted on June 10, 2012 by myrna

The benefits of buying local go far beyond buying healthy, delicious food from local farmers and producers. According to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, multiple studies show that the economic impact of spending money at locally-owned businesses contributes much more … Continue reading →

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How to Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Posted on April 29, 2012 by myrna

High-tech and medical device companies aren’t the only start-ups sprouting in the Boston area, hungry for capital to grow their businesses. Six exciting, innovative food-related businesses and nonprofits presented their concepts at a recent Slow Money Entrepreneurial Showcase in Cambridge, … Continue reading →

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