[background image] image of area map (for a bars & pub)

🍽️ How VestLink Improves Cities by Replacing Big Chains with Community-Owned Businesses

Explore how neighborhoods are building wealth, one project at a time. See the impact of everyday actions and discover what’s possible when communities invest in themselves.

HomeOutreach

✅ Keep the Money in YOUR City

2. image of a local community event at a grocery store
image of diverse group collaboration (for a hr tech)
[google image search] image of a corporate email interface (for a blockchain and cryptocurrency)

Noticable Improvements

Case study
image of a farmer's market entrance
Every dollar spent at a VestLink-backed business  stays in the region. Profits aren't sent to shareholders in other states. They’re returned to the community as:

💸 Dividends through VestBlock.
📈 Local reinvestment in farming, housing, and jobs.🛍️ Expanded product lines (like spices, sauces, and snacks)

image of educational workshops in progress (for an environmental conservation nonprofit)

🍲 For Example: VestLink’s Chipotle-Style Restaurant

Imagine replacing a $15 fast-food combo with a $8  healthy bowl made with: 70% community-grown produce, Local meat or plant-based protein
Flavors voted on by regional shareholders Now that $8 doesn’t just feed someone — it:
Pays a local grower. Employs a kitchen worker.
Funds a youth internship.
Contributes to annual dividends.

[interface] image of a laptop with software interface

🌆 City-Wide Benefits

Lower food insecurity.
Reduced crime through stable jobs.
Healthier residents → lower emergency costs.
Tourism through branded goods and farmers markets.
Greater public trust in economic transparency

Real stories. Real neighborhood impact.

[background image] image of driving route (for a food truck)
‍
image of the organization in action
food distribution outreach
image of a community event hosted by an insurance agency & company
‍‍
image of diverse group collaboration (for a hr tech)

“We started with a single idea: what if our block could invest in itself? Now, every dollar I put in helps my neighbors thrive. Watching our community grow together has been the most rewarding part of my journey.”

Taylor Brooks
Community Investor
interactive workshop with community leaders

“I never thought I’d see my city come together like this. From local markets to new housing, every project feels personal. It’s more than investing—it’s building a future we all share.”

Jordan Ellis
Neighborhood Organizer
[interface] image of a computer showcasing educational software (for a edtech)

“Being part of this movement means my rent actually helps my community. I see the changes every day—new gardens, better homes, and a sense of pride that’s hard to describe.”

Morgan Lee
Resident Shareholder
[background image] of a city map (for a pet store)
Alex Rivera
Local Business Owner

“I joined to support local projects, but I stayed for the people. Every meeting, every update, reminds me that we’re all in this together—growing, earning, and making a difference.”

image of educational workshops in progress (for an environmental conservation nonprofit)

Ready to invest in your neighborhood?

Get started