Tag: go local

“Going local” is more than buying a cup of coffee

by Kasen Wysong on August 18, 2020.

I’m the type who turns buying apples into an arduous process. I’ll skeptically compare the fifty-cent difference between apples, assuming the proper scrutiny stance: arms folded, a slight lean to the torso, and eyes narrowed.  Once I’ve established the type and price of the apples I want to purchase, I’ll thoroughly inspect each item. The...

Transparency Builds Trust

by Joshua Rollins on June 30, 2020.

Transparency. Our final core belief is “transparency builds trust”. Among private equity partners, this is often encapsulated in phrases like “no surprises” or “give me bad news fast”. In Reg CF, this is usually “what could go wrong with investment X or company Y?”. For those interested in investing through Vicinity, it may be “where...

5 Reasons To Invest In Your Community

by Kasen Wysong on June 23, 2020.

The first time I asked my wife out was at a coffee shop on a corner street. It was a significant moment for us, and by default, the shop became a significant place. A year and a half later we would get married, and it all started in that coffee shop on the corner. We...