The Local Investing Opportunities Network (LION) is a network of local citizens whose mission is to build a prosperous and resilient community by investing their money locally in East Jefferson County. Founded in 2006, LION now has 68 members. Local businesses and non-profit organizations submit Business Opportunity applications through EDC Team Jefferson to solicit interest and financial support from LION members. Each LION member makes their own decisions as to whether, where and how to invest.