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EVENT RECAP >> Wealth in Rhode Island
Money flows and asset ownership may not be the first things that come to mind when you think about Rhode Island’s history, but they have
June 5, 2026
3:55 pm
Our mission is to build community wealth in Rhode Island through ownership and investment, particularly in neighborhoods that have experienced historical disinvestment.
Local Return builds programs that strengthen Rhode Island’s local economy by connecting people, capital, and community-driven ideas to create a more equitable and resilient economic future. See our current programs below.
Jumpstart Rhode Island works to revitalize Rhode Island through training, mentoring, and networking for local aspiring developers.
Anchor the Block is a Local Return program that prepares small business owners to purchase and own their commercial real estate.
Local Legacies exists to close that gap between the business owners approaching the end of one chapter needing a plan for what’s next for their business.
Staying current by reading Local Return’s news articles provides valuable insights into the latest developments and events within your community.
Money flows and asset ownership may not be the first things that come to mind when you think about Rhode Island’s history, but they have
The General Assembly is considering an incentive for investing local, and we need your help to make it a reality. S2833 and H8195 would create
Local Return celebrated Move Your Money Month this April with many calls to learn, consider, and act. We are all economic actors, and our financial
Jumpstart Rhode Island works to revitalize Rhode Island through training, mentoring, and networking for local aspiring developers. Jumpstart uses a collaborative approach to real estate development, emphasizing the sharing of resources and information, because we can do more together than we can do alone. We are seeking aspiring or early-stage developers who are community-minded and share our interest in the future of Rhode Island.
A community’s wealth comes from the assets that it collectively owns or controls, and which the community uses to care for its place and one another.
Local Return was established to help build community wealth in Rhode Island through ownership and investment within its local communities.
Community wealth matters because it leads to community resilience, a place’s ability to withstand challenges and persist, adapt, and transform itself.
Local Return is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and we depend on the support of our community through donations as well as volunteering.
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