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As the crisp winter wind begins to blow, snow starts to fall and Christmas draws near; we as humans are… Read More »The Power of Giving

As the holiday season draws near, we start noticing little blue and white circle logos popping up in business windows,… Read More »Small Business Saturday

There is no denying that we live in a rapidly changing world, one in which a digital landscape is rapidly… Read More »Utilizing Social Media to Boost Your Campaign

Crowdfunding continually grows in popularity as a means to raise capital; The Local Crowd (TLC) often gets compared to other… Read More »What Makes The Local Crowd Special?

Happy Anniversary to the Local Crowd!  On August 21st, 2012 Diane Sontum and Kim Vincent set out on a mission… Read More »Celebrating TLC’s Past and Future

Before a campaign is published, we recommend that a campaign creator offer some fun and creative rewards to inspire contributors… Read More »The Reality of Rewards-Based Crowdfunding

As a campaign creator there is no better feeling than reaching your funding goal, but getting rewards sponsored by another… Read More »Community Support Through Rewards

Have enough stuff in your life but still want to contribute to the crowdfunding campaign hosted by your favorite business… Read More »Rewards With A Meaningful Memory