Responsible Investing in Turbulent Times

Building on his recent lecture 100-Mile Investing: Making Money and a Difference, Josh Silverman of Silverman Strategies will discuss ways to succeed in the current market through sustainable, locally based investments.

“Banks are putting the breaks on loans, and many stock brokers are too busy looking for new jobs to be effective. Company valuations are low, real estate prices are still falling, and small businesses are hurting for new capital,” Josh said. “Where some see a crisis, and while so many are distracted, we feel this is a tremendous time to do well by doing good. Investors can and should step in as activists in this market, and direct their dollars towards companies and concepts that embrace environmental, social, and governance concerns not just long-term profitability. In addition, they should be focused on opportunities that contribute to the local economy as a way of supporting their own communities.”

The lecture, which is open to the public, will be held on November 19th from 6-8PM at DwellSmart, Charleston’s premiere resource for healthy, sustainable living, at 615 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC. Space is limited, so please call Silverman Strategies at     (843) 276-6316     or via email to info@silvermanstrategies.com to reserve your place.

100-Mile Investing™: Making Money and a Difference

Financial Expert to Lecture on Pioneering Investment Philosophy

Just as the “eat local” movement popularized in the 100-Mile Diet has spurred new interest in community-based agriculture, financial expert Josh Silverman believes the concept can also be applied to investing for equally dramatic results.

“People have become distanced from their money, putting it into faceless investments that have little to do with their own community,” says Silverman, managing partner of Silverman Strategies, based in Charleston, South Carolina.  “Being a socially responsible investor means knowing where and how your dollars are being put to work, whether it’s a company headquartered in the area or through a mutual fund that promotes energy independence.  100-Mile Investing™ can boost your portfolio by starting in your own backyard.  It’s about making money and making a difference.”

Lowcountry Local First and the Sustainability Institute are sponsoring a free public lecture by Silverman on September 10^th, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio at Noisette, 1360 Truxtun Ave, Bldg 7, North Charleston, SC.  Silverman will share his pioneering perspective on a variety of local investment strategies, including publicly-traded companies, municipal investments, small business development, and LEED-certified real estate financing.  Space is limited, so please reserve your place by contacting Jamee Haley: jamee@lowcountrylocalfirst.org or by phone (843) 740-5444.

Silverman Strategies discovers opportunities for our clients to do well by doing good, aligning principles with portfolios for successful growth.  Our services are client-specific, including fee-only responsible investment advice, comprehensive small business consulting, and investment capital for sustainable real estate projects and local business development.  In helping our clients make informed, savvy decisions, we believe that an independent, intelligent approach to building financial wealth can positively impact our community and our environment.  Silverman Strategies was recently chosen as a signatory for the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investment, and is a member of the Urban Land Institute and the United States Green Building Council’s Green Schools Advocacy Committee. 100-Mile Investing is a registered trademark of Silverman Strategies.  To learn more, contact us at (843) 276-6316 or visit www.silvermanstrategies.com.

Lowcountry Local First (LLF), headquartered in North Charleston, SC, is the 44^th member organization in a national network of non-profits dedicated to strengthening their local economies, called the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. LLF is committed to uniting local businesses with the mission to promote and preserve the Lowcountry economy through the promotion of local goods and services. To learn more about LLF, visit www.lowcountryfirst.org.

The Sustainability Institute is an award-winning, non-profit organization working to achieve a sustainable South Carolina - a place where homes and communities are developed and restored to be healthy and environmentally sound, where residents actively participate in community decision-making, and where our natural resources and systems are protected for the enjoyment of future generations.  To find out more about the Sustainability Institute, please visit www.sustainabilityinstitutesc.org.

5/28/08 Urban Land Institute Meeting

ULI Senior Resident Fellow Tom Murphy will speak on “Infrastructure & Great Cities: Ante Up or Fall Behind” at the Hibernian Hall, 105 Meeting Street in Charleston, SC on Wednesday May 28, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Call (843) 513-9331 to register. www.uli.org