Local Return Programs

Local Return Programs

Programs that create a new economic paradigm for Rhode Island

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.

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Jumpstart RI

Jumpstart Rhode Island works to revitalize Rhode Island through training, mentoring, and networking for local aspiring developers.

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Anchor the Block

Anchor the Block is a Local Return program that prepares small business owners to purchase and own their commercial real estate.

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Local Legacies

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.

Move Your Money

Move Your Money is a campaign to educate Rhode Islanders about the importance of spending, investing, and banking local and to inspire them to take action.

Invest

Become a member-investor in the Local Return Diversified Community Investment Fund at the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative. By investing, you help build community wealth in Rhode Island neighborhoods.