TLC Monadnock, also known as The Local Crowd, is a community-based crowdfunding platform that aims to foster wealthier and healthier communities in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire. By leveraging the power of crowdfunding, TLC Monadnock empowers individuals to support local businesses, organizations, and initiatives. Crowdfunding involves sourcing small contributions from a large number of people through the internet for a specific project or campaign.

TLC Monadnock is a collaborative effort of regional economic development organizations in New Hampshire. Their mission is to cultivate a stronger ecosystem of investors, service providers, and local economy champions. They are dedicated to investing in a local, green, and fair economy in the Monadnock Region.

TLC Monadnock envisions a region with strong partnerships and connections between business resource organizations, regional investors, and communities. Their goal is to create a robust and resilient local economy that supports local investments and offers complete funding packages to new and growing businesses. They strive for positive social and regional economic impacts, with residents gaining a new way to connect with local businesses through crowdfunding.

TLC Monadnock began in 2017 as part of a two-year study to build support networks for entrepreneurs in rural communities affected by the closure of a nuclear power plant. They focused on campaigns aligned with their regional master plan, supporting sustainable agriculture, local art, renewable energy, and alternative transportation. After their successful pilot phase, they expanded to include all towns in the Monadnock region.

Currently, TLC Monadnock is hosted by Monadnock Food Co-op and managed by a team of volunteer business advisors. To learn more about carrying out a crowdfunding campaign with TLC Monadnock or to get involved, interested individuals can reach out to Jen Risley at jen@thelocalcrowd. com or 603-400-9157