There are many crowdfunding platforms to choose from—so what makes TLC so special? The Local Crowd (TLC) has 10 years of experience in the marketplace with a focus on rewards-based crowdfunding that specializes in funding for small businesses and organizations, especially in rural areas. The power of TLC’s crowdfunding platform is made more powerful because it is local — activated in communities through community development groups. Local features such as matching grants, in-kind contributions, and sponsored rewards make TLC a one-of-a-kind platform focused on rural communities. Each TLC community gets its own, branded platform to support residents, businesses, and nonprofits.

TLC provides campaign creators with Crowdfunding Success Tips, an education series that walks creators through the steps necessary to have a successful campaign, and partnered with a success coach who provides guidance throughout the process of building, launching, and wrapping up campaigns. If a campaign doesn’t reach its targeted funding goal by its end date, our campaign creators receive the funds they have raised

TLC staff: Diane, Kim, Katelyn, Amanda, and Debbie

Now is a great time for crowdfunding on The Local Crowd platform! Wyoming companies can receive up to $1,800 in bonus services including coaching, marketing support, a personalized readiness assessment and more. This limited-time offer is made available through the Wyoming Community Navigator Program and The Local Crowd. This offer ends soon so sign up now now at TheLocalCrowd.coop/itp.

The Local Crowd CEO Diane Sontum will be speaking at a live webinar with The Wyoming Arts Alliance on Tuesday, August 15th at 11:00am MDT.

Joining her is a great team of panelists to explore the boundless opportunities available to all artists, creatives, and aspiring entrepreneurs in Wyoming through the state's many small business development resources. #moreartbetterwyoming

In addition to Diane, panelists include: 

• Mike Shober, Energy Capitol Economic Development
• Desiree Brothe, The Wyoming Women’s Business Center 
• Rachel Clifton The Wyoming Arts Council
• Beth Venn, The Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts
• Shawn Day, Sheridan City Council Member and founder of Big Horn Records
• Chad Banks, Rock Springs Main Street/URA Manager, and former Wyoming State Representative

Webinar Highlights:

1. Navigating Business Start-Up
2. Funding Opportunities
3. Marketing and Branding
4. Networking and Collaboration
5. Q&A Session

TLC appreciates the businesses and organizations who provide sponsorship and match contributions to our crowdfunding campaigns. Industry and community support is very appreciated, and it boosts these campaigns to reach their funding goals.

• Thank you to Sheridan Impact 307 for their sponsorship of Big Horn Records! 
• Thank you to Casper Pride for their match contribution to Turn On The Dark Entertainment, LLC! 
• Thank you to these businesses who provided match contributions for the campaign Let’s Get Lit: Illuminate Downtown: Jenkins Music and Vendings, Western Wyoming Beverages, Titos Handmade Vodka! 
• An anonymous matching challenge of $10,000 to Aurora Bakery and Road to Independence campaign!

Your donation will support local young artists to purchase paint, rent scaffolding, and be able to involve themselves in changing the facade of one of Saratoga, Wyoming’s prominent buildings in the downtown area. Murals not only spread cheer, but they create a sense of community, beautify community aces, and increase tourism!  Check out their campaign and help spread some Saratoga Mural love!

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