Celebrate Small Business Saturday with MainVest

This Small Business Saturday, you can make a greater impact on your community by investing in local businesses rather than just shopping at them. Due to recent changes in regulations, non-accredited investors- which account for 92% of all Americans- now have the opportunity to invest in private, Main Street businesses through MainVest. Community investment allows entrepreneurs better access to the capital they need to start and expand their businesses, giving them more leverage against big banks and developers that are increasingly taking over Main Streets across America. Plus, investing in local businesses allows community members to take an active role in local economic development, providing market validation for the businesses they want to succeed, and sharing in their success financially. While investing in small business is sometimes seen as risky, we’ve found that the social underwriting done by community investors helps small businesses succeed at a higher rate. Passive income and alternative investment isn’t just for Wall Street anymore: it’s for everyone, and it’s for Main Street.

If you want to learn more about community investment and small business, join MainVest at Brato Brewhouse for a celebration of small business next weekend. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks for purchase, shop a small collection of pop-ups, and speak with members of the Boston small business community about why supporting local business is essential.

Shopping at small businesses is great, but we think that small businesses deserve your support more than just one day per year. Community investment is easier and less costly than you think. Sign up to become a small business investor today, and join us at Brato Brewhouse on Small Business Saturday to show your support for small business.

Details
Location: Brato Brewhouse + Kitchen, 190 North Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02135
Date, Time: Sat, November 30, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Tickets: Free, register at mainvestsmallbusinesssaturday.eventbrite.com
Includes free food from Brato Brewhouse and admission to a panel discussion and small pop-up market. Vendors to be determined and will be announced on the event page. Drinks available for purchase.

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