About ComCap19
What is ComCap19?
ComCap19, presented by the National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3), is a multi-day gathering that offers a unique educational and networking opportunity for all those working toward equitable, resilient, and engaged communities. Join community leaders, ecosystem builders, entrepreneurs, investors, citizens, and practitioners from across the country to share community capital models, mechanisms, and best practices to grow their local economies in ways that are participatory and promote shared prosperity.
ComCap19 sessions will include: “Models and Opportunities for Shared Prosperity,” “Restorative Economics: Can Capital Help Heal Communities?,” “Investment Crowdfunding 101: State & Federal Frameworks,” “Community Capital in Communities of Color,” “Creating Community Loan & Investment Funds,” “Community Engagement in Opportunity Zones,” “Community Capital Financing for Real Estate Projects,” “Democratic Fund Governance Models,” “Cross-Sector Partnerships for Collaborative Economic Development,” “Community Power: Using Community Capital to Create Local Green Energy Economies,” and more!
The Location
Official conference locations include the College for Creative Studies and The Jam Handy, located in Midtown Detroit.
ComCap19 Sponsors & Partners
Meet the conference partners. Learn more about becoming a partner or sponsor of ComCap19.
“I think community capital is part of the original DNA code for entrepreneurship and small business…this is the kind of convening I’ve been looking for for 20 years!”
“Community-led investing is the most powerful form of impact investing there is. It taps into the wisdom of the community to promote economic determination and broadly shared wealth. If you want to dive deep into the latest community investment strategies and connect with peers in the field, ComCap is the place to be.”
“While attending last year’s conference, it was loud and clear that community capital is not just contemporary financial innovation, it’s a tool for building stronger communities and local economies”
What People Are Saying About ComCap
Why Come to ComCap19?
Join 300+ Investors, entrepreneurs, economic developers, state and federal agencies, legal professionals, financial advisors, small business assistance providers, nonprofits, bankers, community finance institutions, community activists, students, and enthused citizens at ComCap19 in Detroit this June!
BE INSPIRED BY COMMUNITY CAPITAL ADVOCATES FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY
ENVISION A FUTURE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY BASED ON ECONOMIC EQUITY AND RESILIENCE
LEARN HOW TO PUT ECONOMIC CONTROL BACK IN THE HANDS OF COMMUNITIES
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS COMMUNITY CAPITAL?
It’s communities investing in themselves to bring about the change they want to see. Community capital harnesses the tools of finance—via innovations such as investment crowdfunding, DPOs, and community investment funds— to build wealth and opportunity for all. A key principle of community capital is that all individuals, regardless of financial status, race or gender, should be able to invest and participate in the returns. “ComCap” = Community Capital. This growing movement is at the intersection of impact investing, local investing, economic development, and social justice.
Read more about how NC3 defines “Community Capital.”
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Attendees to ComCap Conferences include economic developers, community organizers, entrepreneurs, legal professionals, small business advisors, impact investors, regulators, non-profits, for-profits, bankers, environmentalists, urban planners, community finance institutions, business owners, farmers, students, and anyone who is passionate about creating an economy that works for all.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
You should attend because you care about your community and a want to create a more equitable economy. Come to ComCap19 to immerse yourself in the latest strategies for activating community capital tools and techniques. Then bring that knowledge home and share it with the rest of your community.
WHAT TYPE OF TICKET SHOULD I PURCHASE?
We encourage you to attend as much of ComCap19 as you can! We offer full registration tickets, pre-conference workshops, post-conference working group meetings, student rates, and single day passes. Register now.
HOW CAN MY COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION GET INVOLVED?
Great idea! As a non-profit led initiative, your support makes what we do possible!
Ways to get involved include Sponsorship, Community & Outreach Partnership, Media Partnerships and Volunteer Opportunities. Learn more.
ARE THERE OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED?
Yes! Email us at conference@comcap.us or call (802) 662-2711 to learn more and share your ideas.
If the cost of attending is prohibitive, Volunteer Opportunities are available, which include the potential to pitch in before the conference in return for complimentary attendance during the event itself. Learn more about volunteering.
IS THIS THE FIRST COMCAP CONFERENCE?
ComCap19 is the fourth ComCap Conference. The first two were regional conferences hosted by Hatch Innovation in Portland, OR. ComCap17 was the first national ComCap Conference, which took place in September, 2017, in Monterey, CA. View highlights from ComCap17 on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel.
Following ComCap17, the National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3) was formed and took over ownership of the ComCap Conference. NC3 is excited to present ComCap19 June 11-13 in Detroit, MI!
WHAT IS NC3?
The National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3) is a new nonprofit organization formed by a group of entrepreneurs, investors, legal and financial professionals, educators, journalists, researchers, and committed citizens, who have come together to address specific gaps in the shift towards a more sustainable economy. NC3’s mission is to democratize financial systems, where empowered citizen investors catalyze the growth of locally-rooted ventures creating economic opportunity for all. We are especially committed to the intentional inclusion of communities and entrepreneurs historically excluded due to class, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE...NOW?
Check out the NC3 website for resources: www.comcapcoalition.org
Explore Locavesting.com for news about community capital: https://www.locavesting.com/
Read Cutting Edge Capital’s blog for updates on the legal side of community capital: https://www.cuttingedgecapital.com/blog/
You can also follow our Twitter accounts, @ComCapCon and @ComCapCoalition (NC3 on Twitter) and like our Facebook page for updates.
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