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Josh Daly

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Associate Director, RI Food Policy Council. Co-Founder, @LocalReturn.bsky.social & @InvestRI.bsky.social Semi-Professional Dad Joker.

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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Well, this is concerning. "Backing this push are Wall Street firms, which want a bigger piece of the $10 trillion in America’s 401(k) plans, and America’s largest employers, who want to avoid class-action lawsuits from their employees."
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Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk.
Financial firms want a bigger piece of the $10 trillion in America’s 401(k) plans, and the Trump administration is planning a regulatory rollback to encourage  less-regulated — and often riskier — inv...
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
This is how we build a local investment pipeline -- one plan/business/venture/project at a time.
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We had a fabulous time at the @growsmartri.bsky.social summit about the multiple kinds of capital in our places — and how to make financial capital work better for communities.
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We are thrilled to see Rhode Island end the use of restrictive covenants by supermarkets. “Everywhere that Wall Street wants to buy up Main Street, we are going to fight back.” Thank you for your leadership, @sabinamatos.bsky.social.
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We are so pleased to host this important RI250 conversation about the history of wealth in Rhode Island with four insightful conversationalists: Dr. Taino Palermo, @sethrockman.bsky.social, Lorén Spears, and Keith Stokes.
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Wealth in Rhode Island: Who, How, What, and So What? – Local Return
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Josh Daly @joshdaly.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Today's the day! Apply for Local Return’s Jumpstart RI small-scale real estate development cohort!
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Our @joshdaly.bsky.social is happy to be at @mainstreetri.bsky.social’s session on economic vitality today!
Tall man addressing crowd in front of room, gesturing.
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Jessica David @jdinri.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Not shocked but still appalled.
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Every day is a good day to shop small and local...including today!
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Jessica David @jdinri.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Perhaps you want to listen to @joshdaly.bsky.social and me talk about @investri.bsky.social?
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Community investor Matt says, "Rather than exclusively investing in opportunities on Wall Street why not put some of that capital to work in a place that we know and we love, and we can see the benefits from?" #whyIinvest
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
We've spent the last two days with Jumpstart organizers from across the country, learning how to better support aspiring neighborhood-based, community-minded real estate developers. Coming home inspired and ready to do more!
A large group of smiling people A post-it note that reads "Our Why", with a hand drawn pinwheel in motion. Community investment leads to community wealth (and vice versa). A photo of a slide that has 5 elements of the Jumpstart philosophy. A long table with four panelists, including our Josh Daly second from right.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
We're getting close...
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Thank you to East Greenwich News for covering our community investment fund. We couldn't imagine a better headline!
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Investing Local Money to Support Local Communities – East Greenwich News
A new organization has created a fund to do just that Perhaps you’ve heard this: When we spend money at locally owned businesses, more of those dollars stay in the community. That’s kind of the idea b...
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Commentary by @joshdaly.bsky.social and @jdinri.bsky.social, co-founders of Local Return and RI Community Investment Cooperative -- R.I. needs a resilient economy that offers business owners a chance to thrive www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/24/m...
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Our state needs a resilient economy that offers every Rhode Islander a chance to thrive - The Boston Globe
Let Hasbro’s relocation serve as a clarion call to reimagine how Rhode Island approaches economic development, write the co-founders of the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative.
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
We write in today’s @bostonglobe.com about the economic development strategies that would help people and places to flourish in Rhode Island. Sneak peek: it’s not $100 million for a company whose CEO makes $16.8 million a year.
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Our state needs a resilient economy that offers every Rhode Islander a chance to thrive - The Boston Globe
Let Hasbro’s relocation serve as a clarion call to reimagine how Rhode Island approaches economic development, write the co-founders of the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative.
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Josh Daly @joshdaly.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Will you "be in that number..."?
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Consider yourself a savvy local economist who’s maximizing the positive returns that your money is having for the local community? Or looking for ways to increase those returns?
A 5 x 5 bingo scorecard titled, “We’re all economic actors. How committed are you to local returns?”
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Investment crowdfunding is a way for businesses to raise $ by asking many backers to invest a small amount each, with promise of a return. People can support their favorite neighborhood businesses! But it's not right for every biz. Come to this workshop to learn more. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
We’re on our way, Middletown. Sitting in accident traffic. ETA is about 8:12 a.m.
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Josh Daly @joshdaly.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Wednesday morning - come, join us!
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Join us to learn more about one local real estate centered strategy for building community wealth. Next Tuesday, Leslie Moore will lead a tour of the Black Block Cultural District in downtown Pawtucket. localreturn.org/event/walkin...
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Jessica David @jdinri.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Cranston(ish) friends! Next Wednesday, we at @investri.bsky.social will be in the new Edgewood Seven Stars to talk all things community investment, local economies, etc. Please come out and help us spread the word!
Photo of two lattes (with white hearts). Headline reads "Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour." Black text on white background reads: "Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Larger text reads: "Wednesday, August 13, 8-9 a.m., Seven Stars Bakery (Edgewood), 1740 Broad St., Cranston." Beautiful blue-and-white logo for Seven Stars.
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
We’re aiming to activate 20 new investors this summer. Why? Because momentum matters. It will take a few years to raise our $3.5 million goal, but as RI's 1st community investment fund and the country’s first DCIF we have to keep building. We’re inspired by our Anchor Investors. Join us!
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Join our summer campaign - Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative
Be an Anchor Investor in the Local Return DCIF We’re aiming to activate 20 new investors by the end of the summer. Momentum matters. It will take a few years to raise our $3.5 million goal, but—as Rho...
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
We’ll be at the new Edgewood location of Seven Stars Bakery on Wednesday morning at 8 am to talk all things community with our Cranston/Edgewood/Pawtuxet friends. Join us!
Photo of two lattes (with white hearts). Headline reads "Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour." Black text on white background reads: "Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Larger text reads: "Wednesday, August 13, 8-9 a.m, Seven Stars Bakery (Edgewood), 1740 Broad St, Cranston." Blue-and-white logo for Seven Stars.
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Check us out, along with Andy Posner of Capital Good Fund and Dominique Resendes of Central Providence Unidos, in this new @overdueingit.org podcast episode about Investing in the Local Economy.
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Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast | rhode island library podcast
Overdueing It is a podcast that brings you conversations with library workers, authors, community superstars and other neighbors around Rhode Island and beyond about their current favorite books, TV a...
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Hear from our members — like @joshdaly.bsky.social — on why they invest.
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Why I invest: Josh Daly
YouTube video by Local Return
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Russ @russ41.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Time for another fundraiser. This weekend, I will donate $0.50 to @boltsmag.org AND @mississippifreepress.org for EACH of: - every new Bluesky follower I get - every new Bluesky follower THEY get - everyone who reposts this post Repost this, follow me, and follow both of them = I donate $4 total.
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Jessica David @jdinri.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Super excited to be in Cincinnati with the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy's Accelerating Community Investment community of practice to talk about @investri.bsky.social. We're at the beautiful ARCO (arts + community) venue in the Price Hill neighborhood. www.arcocincinnati.org
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ARCOCincinnati | Event Venue | Arts & Performance
ARCO is a arts and community space available for private parties, nonprofit events, weddings, and arts & performances. Formerly the Price Hill Masonic Lodge, Price Hill Will restored the building thro...
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
We were honored to be invited to the @landpolicy.bsky.social’s Accelerating Community Investment community of practice in the fine city of Cincinnati this week. An impressive group of people trying to move money into their communities! We’ll leave tomorrow with lots of ideas and inspiration.
View of the room. A photo of a slide saying (about community investment funds): “This is so complicated. Why would anyone do this?”A photo of a slide showing theee panelists:
Tracy Loh, fellow, Brookings Institution
Chris Miller, ceo, National Coalition for Community Capital 
Jessica David, President and ceo, Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
This week's Wednesday coffee is on Tuesday. We'll be at Notes Coffee Co. in Pawtucket tomorrow from 8 until 9 a.m. Ready to talk about community, investment, morning beverages, local economies, and all things!
Photo of two lattes (with white hearts). Headline reads "Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour." Black text on white background reads: "Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Larger text reads: "Tuesday, July 15, 8-9 a.m., *Tuesday, not Wednesday, this week only*, Notes Coffee Co., 508 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket." Fun black-and-white logo for Notes Coffee Co.
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Josh Daly @joshdaly.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Tomorrow morning! Come, join us!
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Josh Daly @joshdaly.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Don't leave us lonely!
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Meet us in Westerly this Wednesday! Coffee + a book store + Westerly in the summer = perfection. Is this the excuse you've been waiting for to visit Misquamicut Beach?
Photo of two lattes (with white hearts). Headline reads "Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour." Black text on white background reads: "Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Larger text reads: "Wednesday, July 9, 8-9 a.m., Cafe 1888, 10 Canal St., Westerly (inside Marin House Books)." Fun logo: yellow circle with "Cafe 1888" in white text.
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Grumpy-ish Brian🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🇮🇪 @brian770.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
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Josh Daly @joshdaly.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
"One bright sunny morning, Well, in the shadow of a steeple. Down by the Welfare office, I saw my people. You know, now, they stood hungry. I stood wondering. I was wondering if this land was made for you and me." youtu.be/XQ78uDio_ao?...
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Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings "This Land Is Your Land"
YouTube video by DaptoneRecords
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Josh Daly @joshdaly.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Aquidneck Islanders, come join us tomorrow!
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
This week's Making the (G)rounds stop is Empire Tea & Coffee on Broadway in Newport. Meet us there to toast the start of July!
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Fuerza Laboral @fuerzalaboral.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Each week, a nonprofit identified by @liveuniteduwfc.bsky.social United Way will be spotlighted in the Providence Sunday Journal @providencejournal.bsky.social ! and we are the first ones! Get to know us a little bit more and -Check the article here- www.providencejournal.com/story/news/g...
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Fuerza Laboral is empowering workers to become leaders in RI. How it's being done
At Fuerza Laboral, success is measured not just by data, but by transformation
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Josh Daly @joshdaly.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
You heard it here first, folks! Now, come see it with your own eyes tomorrow morning!
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Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative @investri.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Tomorrow's Making the (G)rounds stop is a special one for the coffee aficionados among us. Dissent Coffee Co is popping up at Seed Cafe. See you there between 8 and 9 a.m.! (Seed Cafe is located downstairs in the Still on Main building in Pawtucket.)
Advertisement for Making the (G)rounds Coffee Shop Tour reads: Find us this summer at one of our state's finest independent cafes. Stop by before the office, camp drop-off, or the beach to say hi, ask about community investment, or share ideas for your neighborhood. All that, plus supporting a local business, before 9 a.m.; it's almost too productive for summertime." Display reads: Wednesday, June 25, 8-9 a.m., Seed Cafe, 250 Main Street, Pawtucket.
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American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) @theamiba.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
We invite you to amplify Independents Month in July. Let’s inspire our communities to celebrate Indie Locals (independent and locally owned businesses) and entrepreneurship. Learn more and join us! amiba.net/independents...
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Neighbors Welcome! RI @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Today we are celebrating! After a long night at the Statehouse, the Senate passed 5 of our bills! Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on these, and thank you ALL for your support.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Take note.
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Josh Daly @joshdaly.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Yes! Gratitude, appreciation, and excitement for what's to come! What an amazing group of people!
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Jessica David @jdinri.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Somedays I am just filled with gratitude and appreciation that I could burst!
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
What a day! The first Jumpstart Rhode Island cohort graduated from the training program. Congratulations, crew! 🎓🌟🏡 Thank you, faculty! And special thanks to @rachel-ri.bsky.social for the words of encouragement today.
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Local Return @localreturn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Next Wednesday, we've got a special Local Social with special guests: our first cohort of Jumpstart Rhode Island graduates. Come on by to help build a network of support!
Light blue background, with white square. Text reads: Local Social, Moniker Brewery, 432 West Fountain St, Providence, June 25, 5:30 p.m. Green banner reads: Cohosted by Strong Towns Providence. Green badge reads: Special Guests: Jumpstart Rhode Island grads
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
After more than a decade of trying, advocates are on the brink of repealing the law that lets “payday lenders” charge high annual interest rates for short-term loans in Rhode Island. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/18/m...
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Rhode Island is poised to end high-interest payday loans - The Boston Globe
Critics say “payday lenders” have been preying on the poor by charging annualized percentage rates of 260 percent for the small-dollar, short-term loans.
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