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Hello Everyone!

Equal Exchange is conducting an offering on Crowdfund Mainstreet. They are offering a 3% promissory note. Equal Exchange is a worker-owned cooperative that helps small farmers worldwide compete in the fair trade marketplace. Due to their amazing impact and the nature of their work, they have attracted the interest of some 501(c)(3) organizations that would like to participate. A question has come up regarding private inurement because the interest rate of 3% is below the AFR. Does anyone have any experience with this issue? 

It would be unfortunate to have to turn these investors away as they could help legitimize these kinds of offerings.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks,

Michelle

Attention all crowdfunding enthusiasts and aspiring changemakers! The highly anticipated SuperCrowdHour event for February 2024 is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome you!

Countdown Begins: With the event date fast approaching, mark your calendars for February 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Get ready to dive deep into the world of crowdfunding excellence!

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Meet the CFPA Leaders: Join us as we host the esteemed Crowdfunding Professional Association (CFPA) leaders:

• Brian Christie, CFPA President
• Jenny Kassan, CFPA Vice President
• Brian Belley, CFPA Secretary
• Scott McIntyre, CFPA Chair

What to Expect: Gain exclusive insights, connect with industry experts, and learn how you can make a difference in the crowdfunding community. SuperCrowdHour is your gateway to unlocking new opportunities and achieving crowdfunding success!

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The MEMO below was posted for the industry by CfPA 2024 President, Brian Christie  

MEMORANDUM

TO: All Industry Participants in the Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Industry 

CC: CfPA Board of Directors 

FROM: Brian Christie, President (2024), Crowdfunding Professional Association, 501(c)(6)

DATE: February 16, 2024  

SUBJECT:  CfPA Recommended Best Practice: “Regulated Investment Crowdfunding”  

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Dear Industry Colleague:

I am writing on behalf of the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) to inform you of an industry Recommended Best Practice that was adopted and approved by the CfPA Board of Directors on January 8th, 2024.

The CfPA board recommends that all industry stakeholders hereby use the term 'Regulated Investment Crowdfunding' as an umbrella term and when referring to transactions, activities, and operations that may involve non-accredited investors a...more

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We hope this message finds you well and thriving! We are thrilled to bring you the latest update on an event that promises to revolutionize your understanding of crowdfunding and investment – introducing SuperCrowd24!

📅 Save the Date: April 17-18

📍 Location: Your Screen - It's a Virtual Event!

Get ready for an immersive experience at the impact crowdfunding event of the year! SuperCrowd24 is designed to connect investors, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts from around the world, all from the comfort of your home.

What to Expect: ✨ 100 Expert Speakers: Learn from the best in the business as 100 industry leaders share their insights and strategies for successful crowdfunding and investment.

🎙️ Live Pitch Sessions: Witness entrepreneurs pitch their groundbreaking ideas in real-time! Who knows, you might discover the next big thing to add to your portfolio.

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It's a wrap! 2023 was a game of chess for investment crowdfunding. Dealflow came under pressure, but investor confidence was strong in terms of average check size and total amount of capital deployed. More established issuers came to the table, and women and minorities ended up being some of the biggest beneficiaries. It seems like the economy is poised for the soft landing the Fed was aiming for which means 2024 should be a great year for RegCF as long as geo-policial events don't take over. Here are a couple of infographics that highlight some of the key points in our 120-page annual report coming out shorty! Contact sales@theccagroup.com If you are interested in the paid report.

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