Independent local online news publishers group formed

On September 30, 2011, during the Block by Block conference at Loyola University Chicago, 21 local independent online publishers from

October 31, 2011 by Dylan Smith

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On September 30, 2011, during the Block by Block conference at Loyola University Chicago, 21 local independent online publishers from across the United States voted to form an association.

A steering committee was appointed to further organize the association.

Questions should be directed to Dylan Smith, chairman of the Board of Directors of LION Publishers, at dylansmith@lionpublishers.com.

Signing members

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