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The Main Street Journal

Michael Shuman, Paul Spinrad, Jen Risley
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A hub for news about local investing

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  • Michael Shuman

    I am a full-time visionary on community economics and have published many books on the topic. I also love moose.

  • Paul Spinrad

    Former software developer, magazine editor (Wired, MAKE), etc. who helped lobby for the creation of the Reg CF investment exemption.

  • Jen Risley

    Editor of The Main Street Journal - The world’s hub for local investors.

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