Small independent boutique saved from closing

On the brink of closing, SoKo fashion, which is a small independent boutique in Chicago, was saved by an entrepreneur who consistently shops at the store. So even though times are tough, some people are still willing to take the risk to save something that is local and creative!

Kaiser on the Bailout for Arts

An interesting article by Michael Kaiser from the Washington Post.  And one about him from the WSJ.  An interview from MIT/Sloan.

Philanthropy

An interesting piece about the role of federal stimulus money for non-profits.