Post by josh on Jan 31, 2012 12:17:05 GMT -7
There will be a conference call, hosted by interoccupy.org, for anyone in Montana who is interested in finding out about the possible creation of a Montana Partnership (Public) Bank. Myself and Marc Armstrong of the Public banking institute will be moderating the call. The Montana Organizing Project, a coalition of labor and religious groups, is making the creation of a partnership bank one of their main priorities and many of their stakeholders will be participating.
To register, go to interoccupy.org/mpbcall and click on the "register" link.
The creation of a partnership bank would allow the State of Montana to leverage its financial resources to finance development and job growth in the state, rather than allowing US Bank to use our funds to give loans to whoever the see fit. Like the Bank of North Dakota, a Montana bank could partner with local banks and credit unions, allowing them offer more services and to be more competitive with the "Too Big To Fail" banks. A Montana bank could also offer low interest agriculture, small business and student loans. If you are interested in alternative banking generally or public banking in particular, please sign up for the call.
Also, I'll be in Missoula this coming weekend (the 4th and 5th) and would be glad to meet with anyone who wants to talk about this or related proposals on Sunday (for anyone who isn't watching the Super Bowl).
Cheers!
To register, go to interoccupy.org/mpbcall and click on the "register" link.
The creation of a partnership bank would allow the State of Montana to leverage its financial resources to finance development and job growth in the state, rather than allowing US Bank to use our funds to give loans to whoever the see fit. Like the Bank of North Dakota, a Montana bank could partner with local banks and credit unions, allowing them offer more services and to be more competitive with the "Too Big To Fail" banks. A Montana bank could also offer low interest agriculture, small business and student loans. If you are interested in alternative banking generally or public banking in particular, please sign up for the call.
Also, I'll be in Missoula this coming weekend (the 4th and 5th) and would be glad to meet with anyone who wants to talk about this or related proposals on Sunday (for anyone who isn't watching the Super Bowl).
Cheers!