Our Mission
The mission of Local Matters Investments LLC ("LMI") is to invest in local, sustainable enterprises with an emphasis on food production, connecting us with the people and businesses rebuilding our local economy and food system.
Since it was founded it 2013, Local Matters Investments has provided a number of loans to local businesses.
Since it was founded it 2013, Local Matters Investments has provided a number of loans to local businesses.
Our Goals
By making small loans to farmers, producers, and food system entrepreneurs in Colorado who do not have access to traditional sources of growth capital, we hope to strengthen our local food economy in order to:
If you are interested in becoming a member of Local Matters Investments, click here.
- Promote Slow Money principles
- Strengthen our community’s sustainable food economy
- Encourage building a farm economy that embraces soil health
- Educate producers and consumers about investing in food as if food, farms and fertility mattered
- Strengthen a network of individuals passionate about local food economy issues
If you are interested in becoming a member of Local Matters Investments, click here.
Meetings
Local Matters meets monthly for presentations from prospective borrowers, to revisit with past borrowers, and to hear from organizations, companies and individuals working to improve our local food economy. Meetings are held on the fourth (4th) Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at 7535 East Hampden Ave, Suite 108, Denver, CO