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Voices of Our Investors

Why Invest?

Each of our members has a unique reason for choosing to invest in the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative. In these short videos, they share what inspires them—from supporting local businesses to strengthening neighborhoods—and how collective investment helps build a more resilient Rhode Island.

Matt Letendre

Investor

Kate McGovern

Investor

Nicole Vitello

Investor

Josh Daly

Investor

Jessica David

Investor

Testimonials

Voices from Our Community

At the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative, our impact is best shared through the words of our members, partners, and neighbors. These stories highlight how collective investment strengthens local businesses, creates opportunities, and builds a more resilient Rhode Island.

"I am proud to be an early small-scale investor in the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative! It's extremely difficult for individuals on their own to make an investment like the fund will allow. I'm not some wealthy tycoon. I don't have a lot of personal wealth, but this is accessible, and it's something I can do. I wouldn't have had the time or ability to have a wealth manager or something. I think that is really groundbreaking."
Sue AnderBoisAnchor Investor
"I'm thrilled to be a small-scale investor in this local fund that will help Rhode Islanders buy commercial properties such as small shops, so we can expand community ownership and stop chain stores from coming in. If you care about your neighborhood, and you have the ability, consider putting your money into local businesses in a meaningful way. Shopping local is great; enabling locals to own commercial buildings, instead of out of state investors who prey on Rhode Island, is even better."
AnonymousAnchor Investor
"I am proud to be an early small-scale investor in the Rhode Island Community Investment Cooperative! It's extremely difficult for individuals on their own to make an investment like the fund will allow. I'm not some wealthy tycoon. I don't have a lot of personal wealth, but this is accessible, and it's something I can do. I wouldn't have had the time or ability to have a wealth manager or something. I think that is really groundbreaking."
Sue AnderBois
Anchor Investor
"I'm thrilled to be a small-scale investor in this local fund that will help Rhode Islanders buy commercial properties such as small shops, so we can expand community ownership and stop chain stores from coming in. If you care about your neighborhood, and you have the ability, consider putting your money into local businesses in a meaningful way. Shopping local is great; enabling locals to own commercial buildings, instead of out of state investors who prey on Rhode Island, is even better."
Anonymous
Anchor Investor