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Crowdfunding Professional Association to Host Industry Event

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The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) will host its 2nd Annual Crowdfund Investing Innovation Forum on August 8-9, 2013 in Orlando, FL. The forum has established itself as the must-attend conference for leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and policy makers who are committed to fostering capital formation and job creation. Presented by top crowdfunding pioneers, expert financial services… Read More

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While Waiting For SEC Regulations, Crowdfunding Leaders Focus On Investor Education

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Some crowdfunding industry leaders are using the lull before the fundraising practice is publicly viable to develop educational material for people who may soon be making their first investments. The Securities and Exchange Commission is currently drafting rules to allow start-ups to sell stakes in their companies to the general public, potentially raising large sums from crowds of small… Read More

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Crowdfunding Professional Association Launches Crowdfund Investing Education Network

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The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) announced the launch of its new Global Crowdfunding Education Network, built to help prepare and educate investors and entrepreneurs for the implementation of Title II and Title III Crowdfunding. The site set to launch in the coming weeks, will additionally provide a number of resources for the media, such as… Read More

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Crowdfunding Stakeholders Leave DC Optimistic, Wanting Action

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According to sources in the crowdfunding industry who were present for yesterday’s meetings in Washington, there is reason for cautious optimism in regards to Title III implementation. The message from the industry was clear; We’ve examined the problem domain and we’re ready to go, but we need this important piece of legislation to go into… Read More

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FINRA AND SEC MOVE CLOSER TO JOBS ACT IMPLEMENTATION

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“CFIRA welcomes the SEC’s approval of FINRA’s Form for Funding Portals. We see this as a very positive and proactive sign that both agencies intend to prioritize rule making on the JOBS Act. This information request is the first public and meaningful step toward developing rules and the implementation of securities-based Crowdfunding,” says DJ Paul… Read More

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CFIRA Optimistic About Crowdfunding Timeline

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Earlier this week FINRA invited prospective Crowdfunding portals to voluntarily file an interim funding portal form. The Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA) and sister organization the Crowdfunding Professional Association(CfPA) have conducted a thorough review of the FINRA Registration Process Inquiry form for Crowdfunding Portals, and are optimistic about the progress that is being made toward the implementation of Title II and Title III… Read More

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The Crowdfunding Solution: If the Government Can’t Fix the Economy… Maybe Entrepreneurs Can

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I often write about the brave and innovative entrepreneurs in Texas, but that is only because they are working overtime to lead by example in the startup community. We have a history of strong and successful leaders who paved the way for the future of our nation. Texas companies have made it a habit to… Read More

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Crowdfund Texas Gathering: Optimistic about Future of Crowdfunding

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Tuesday’s Crowdfund Texas Conference, held at the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin, attracted 235 industry luminaries, state officials, and aspiring entrepreneurs to the one-day event hosted by Texas super angel investor and Laughing at Wall Street author Chris Camillo. In partnership with the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) and Startup Texas, the conference featured prominent Crowdfunding platforms, legal… Read More

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Top Ten Issues Raised at Texas Crowdfunding Conference

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The CrowdfundTX Conference featured an impressive assemblage of crowdfunding leaders from around the country. Organizer, Chris Camillo who sits on the board of the Crowdfunding Professionals Association, noted that bringing this group of “speakers together may never happen again.” The conference kept participants glued to their seats as real issues were discussed, leaving everyone feeling updated… Read More

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Crowdfund Texas Commences Tuesday in Austin

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Crowdfunding industry event, Crowdfund Texas, will take place  on Tuesday, January 8th in Austin, Texas.  Organized by the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CFPA), Start Up Texas / Start Up America and Chris Camillo (Crowd of Angels). The day long event will feature a wide range of topics including Crowdfunding success stories, legal issues as well as the… Read More

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Canadian and U.S. lobby groups forge crowdfunding alliance

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The main organization lobbying to legalize equity crowdfunding in Canada is teaming up with a major U.S. group to bolster its efforts. Invest CrowdFund Canada (ICC) announced today it is formally partnering with the U.S.-based Crowdfunding Professionals Association (CfPA). The new partnership – referred to as the CfPA/ICC National Canadian Board – will feature CfPA… Read More

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New Data Released by CfPA Shows Surprising Results

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How much do you know about Crowdfunding?  This was the context of a survey conducted by Crowdfunding Professional Association in conjunction with Crowdfund Capital Advisors.  They asked 442 entrepreneurs, investors and intermediaries about their interest in crowdfunding, and also about themselves. What they discovered was encouraging as to the level of interest and how much capital they wish to invest,… Read More

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