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Episode Synopsis
Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week:
How lobbying and advocacy are being used by family offices for “policy enhanced impact investing.”
“These investors are raising their lobbying game to enhance their social impact,” by David Bank.
How a California community lender is focusing on community ownership models to combat the displacement of small businesses and nonprofits.
“Community Vision’s ownership strategy for combating displacement of small businesses and nonprofits in California,” by Roodgally Senatus.
“How community ownership benefits investors and communities,” Aisha Benson and Christina Hollenback.
And, a look at the rapidly evolving off-grid solar industry in Africa.
“Commercial lenders wake up to Africa's fastest-growing solar sector,” by Lucy Ngige.
How lobbying and advocacy are being used by family offices for “policy enhanced impact investing.”
“These investors are raising their lobbying game to enhance their social impact,” by David Bank.
How a California community lender is focusing on community ownership models to combat the displacement of small businesses and nonprofits.
“Community Vision’s ownership strategy for combating displacement of small businesses and nonprofits in California,” by Roodgally Senatus.
“How community ownership benefits investors and communities,” Aisha Benson and Christina Hollenback.
And, a look at the rapidly evolving off-grid solar industry in Africa.
“Commercial lenders wake up to Africa's fastest-growing solar sector,” by Lucy Ngige.
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