Crowdfunding, What It Means To You

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1. Alibris is another source for used books.

2. Hi Catherine,

   Abebooks is a great source for used books as noted in this weeks audio, though it’s worth noting that Amazon bought it and is the proud parent!

3. Hi Catherine,

   I’m looking forward to your presentation on crowdfunding this Thursday. You may recall, I’m working on a start-up here in Washington State in the newly legalized cannabis market authorized by I-502. Recently, James Cole at the Department of Justice has issued guidance on Federal oversight of these markets in Washington and Colorado <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/164023725/DOJ-Memorandum-on-Marijuana-Laws&quot; /a)

   I am often asked: 'why not utilize crowdfunding for this start-up?' The easy answer is 'no': Washington State rules and regulations require a verifiable investor who is subject to a background check, to prevent felons and drug cartels from entering the legal market system. Yet, this question continues to present itself. It's a question that applies to any other regulated business: wine, beer, spirits.

   Can crowdfunding become a source of capital for these highly regulated sectors of the economy?

   Kind regards,
   Michael

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