Community Funded is a new crowdfunding portal launched by McCabe Callahan, Blue Hovatter and Ryan Stover of Colorado State University. The platform has already generated over $136,000 in capital for local projects and businesses.
Successful projects include the BandSwap program by SpokesBUZZ. The program will send 5 local bands from the Fort Collins area to music venues in other states to play with local bands. The program culminates with a show in Fort Collins featuring all the participating acts.
Other successes include a taproom expansion for Pateros Creek Brewing and Panda Bikes securing $1,200 to launch a new line of sport socks.
Read more at Coloradoan.com.