New crowdfunding platform to save small businesses launches

Author Jack Graham
Could crowdfunding save Main Street?

Why It Matters

Two in five independent businesses in Canada are worried about permanent closure from the impacts of COVID-19. As they struggle to stay afloat, a pilot project hopes to boost their chances with community crowdfunding, which has emerged as a vital tool for the social impact sector. Could it provide a model for Main Streets across Canada?

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