Let's talk funding, yet again. I'm coming full circle lately on starting to think about asking friends and family for money. Almost a microloan type of arrangement. Following the idea of Kiva and looking for anyone to make a donation. I also recently read about a brewpub in (I believe Texas) where people can send money and become an owner. Though for the life of me I can't find the article again. In doing some research last night, I ran across this press release from Sam Adams - Brewing the American Dream. Now I wouldn't be able to apply for this but I just thought it was amazing. I love what Sam Adams stands for, and more and more love reading about what they do in their community.
So, I'm starting to wonder if I can work up the final business plan and instead of going to a bank - can I ask the public for the funding? More to come on this, but basically create it as a shareholder option, with various tiers of support. Include some ownership incentives, creative ways to get people involved.
I like what I've read from other on this, I wonder if I can make it work too.
P.S. Extra points if you get the reference in the post title.
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