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Green Businesses - Break Up With Your Mega-Bank!
The Green Business Network



   Our mission is to work with
  businesses everywhere to grow
  a green economy that’s good for
       people and the planet.

   We are a vibrant community
    of over 3,000 businesses
      committed to creating
         a better world.
Connect. Market. Grow.

               Seal Of Approval
     Backed by Almost 30 Years of Experience and
                    Reputation




            National Green Pages
      Sold at Newsstands & Distributed to Green
                 America Members



                Green Festivals
           10 Years and 1 Million Attendees




         Green Business Seminars
              Experts on Green Business
The NEW
               GreenPages.org


GreenPages.org has a brand
new look and many exciting
new features – all designed to
bring you more customers.



NEW Showcase Listings let you
add graphics, videos, coupons
and more!
New Apps
     for iPhone and Android

Green products and services
On the go.

The National
Green Pages® -
Now available for
smartphones.


FREE download for
iPhone and Android
GreenGain: My Dashboard
Have Questions?


Desireé Reese-Wolford
Deputy Director, Green Business Network
202-872-5330
dreese@greenamerica.org

www.GreenBusinessNetwork.org
www.facebook.com/greenbusinessnetwork
www.twitter.com/greenbiznetwork
Today’s Focus!

What is Community Development Banking?

Getting the banking products and services you need
in ways that:

•Support low-to-moderate income communities
•Support small business
•Support job creation
•Provide responsible loans and services
•Often provide technical support
•Are rooted in the community it serves

Banking that is mission driven –
like you!
What are Community Development Financial
           Institutions (CDFIs)?


 “CDFIs” are banks, credit unions, loan funds, and
 other financial institutions dedicated to the economic
 uplift of struggling communities. Many CDFIs are
 certified by the federal government – a high
 credential that attests to the institution’s
 commitment to strengthening lower income
 neighborhoods.


 “Community Bank” vs. “Community Development
 Bank” – a community bank can be a good choice; a
 community development bank ensures there is a
 positive impact on communities in need.
What Does Community Banking Mean for
            Green Business?



•The Story of Growing Home – urban agriculture,
Chicago

•Danny Schwartzman’s story – entrepreneur, café
owner, Minneapolis




There are thousands of stories across the
country…yours could be one of them!
Mega-Bank Problems


•“Too big to fail”
•Predatory practices
•Failure to follow the law
•Deceptive terms
(tricks and traps)
•Strip wealth from those who can least
afford it
•Invest in coal (mountain top removal),
projects internationally lacking supply chain
or environmental oversight
•Not interested in the
needs of small,
green businesses.
Now is the Time! Break Up With
       Your Mega-Bank!

Since Valentine’s Day 2008, Green America’s Break Up
with Your Mega-Bank Campaign has been urging the
public to “break-up” and start a healthy, new banking
relationship with community development, or green
banks, dedicated to people and the planet.




We support the Occupy Wall Street movement,
the Move Your Money Campaign, and other
initiatives calling on people to choose better
banks.
Green Business Choose Green
           Banks!

As a green business, you pay attention to
issues affecting the health of your
customers, the well-being of your
community, the environment, energy usage,
waste management, and more.

How green is your banking?

Our GreenGain tool includes green banking
as an important part of being a green
business.
How Do I Switch?



Green America makes it easy.

STEP #1: Locate Your New Bank/Credit
Union
Where do I Find Green Banks or
       Credit Unions?

 How to find possibilities:
 •Green America Business Members
 •CDFI Fund Certified
 •Community Development Banks
 •Community Development Credit Unions
Next Steps


Simple Steps:
•Open your new account
•Transfer money to new bank or credit
union
•Transfer auto debits and credits
•Set up online banking
•Once systems are in place at your new
bank or credit union – close your mega-
bank account (or only keep it open for
limited needs).
Overcoming Barriers


a. Inertia
b. Time/hassle
c. Questions about how to proceed (break up)
d. Lack of knowledge of where to find a better bank
e. Lack of knowledge about safety/soundness of
better banks
f. Concern about getting business needs met (issue
of using more than 1 banking institution)



    All addressed
        in our kit!
Contact


         Fran Teplitz
         fteplitz@greenamerica.org
         202-872-5326




         Todd Larsen
         toddlarsen@greenamerica.org
         202-872-5310




breakupwithyourmegabank.org

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Green Businesses - Break Up With Your Mega-Bank!

  • 2. The Green Business Network Our mission is to work with businesses everywhere to grow a green economy that’s good for people and the planet. We are a vibrant community of over 3,000 businesses committed to creating a better world.
  • 3. Connect. Market. Grow. Seal Of Approval Backed by Almost 30 Years of Experience and Reputation National Green Pages Sold at Newsstands & Distributed to Green America Members Green Festivals 10 Years and 1 Million Attendees Green Business Seminars Experts on Green Business
  • 4. The NEW GreenPages.org GreenPages.org has a brand new look and many exciting new features – all designed to bring you more customers. NEW Showcase Listings let you add graphics, videos, coupons and more!
  • 5. New Apps for iPhone and Android Green products and services On the go. The National Green Pages® - Now available for smartphones. FREE download for iPhone and Android
  • 7. Have Questions? Desireé Reese-Wolford Deputy Director, Green Business Network 202-872-5330 dreese@greenamerica.org www.GreenBusinessNetwork.org www.facebook.com/greenbusinessnetwork www.twitter.com/greenbiznetwork
  • 8. Today’s Focus! What is Community Development Banking? Getting the banking products and services you need in ways that: •Support low-to-moderate income communities •Support small business •Support job creation •Provide responsible loans and services •Often provide technical support •Are rooted in the community it serves Banking that is mission driven – like you!
  • 9. What are Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)? “CDFIs” are banks, credit unions, loan funds, and other financial institutions dedicated to the economic uplift of struggling communities. Many CDFIs are certified by the federal government – a high credential that attests to the institution’s commitment to strengthening lower income neighborhoods. “Community Bank” vs. “Community Development Bank” – a community bank can be a good choice; a community development bank ensures there is a positive impact on communities in need.
  • 10. What Does Community Banking Mean for Green Business? •The Story of Growing Home – urban agriculture, Chicago •Danny Schwartzman’s story – entrepreneur, café owner, Minneapolis There are thousands of stories across the country…yours could be one of them!
  • 11. Mega-Bank Problems •“Too big to fail” •Predatory practices •Failure to follow the law •Deceptive terms (tricks and traps) •Strip wealth from those who can least afford it •Invest in coal (mountain top removal), projects internationally lacking supply chain or environmental oversight •Not interested in the needs of small, green businesses.
  • 12. Now is the Time! Break Up With Your Mega-Bank! Since Valentine’s Day 2008, Green America’s Break Up with Your Mega-Bank Campaign has been urging the public to “break-up” and start a healthy, new banking relationship with community development, or green banks, dedicated to people and the planet. We support the Occupy Wall Street movement, the Move Your Money Campaign, and other initiatives calling on people to choose better banks.
  • 13. Green Business Choose Green Banks! As a green business, you pay attention to issues affecting the health of your customers, the well-being of your community, the environment, energy usage, waste management, and more. How green is your banking? Our GreenGain tool includes green banking as an important part of being a green business.
  • 14. How Do I Switch? Green America makes it easy. STEP #1: Locate Your New Bank/Credit Union
  • 15. Where do I Find Green Banks or Credit Unions? How to find possibilities: •Green America Business Members •CDFI Fund Certified •Community Development Banks •Community Development Credit Unions
  • 16. Next Steps Simple Steps: •Open your new account •Transfer money to new bank or credit union •Transfer auto debits and credits •Set up online banking •Once systems are in place at your new bank or credit union – close your mega- bank account (or only keep it open for limited needs).
  • 17. Overcoming Barriers a. Inertia b. Time/hassle c. Questions about how to proceed (break up) d. Lack of knowledge of where to find a better bank e. Lack of knowledge about safety/soundness of better banks f. Concern about getting business needs met (issue of using more than 1 banking institution) All addressed in our kit!
  • 18. Contact Fran Teplitz fteplitz@greenamerica.org 202-872-5326 Todd Larsen toddlarsen@greenamerica.org 202-872-5310 breakupwithyourmegabank.org