Michelle Long shows us how a highly successful local independent business network has transformed Bellingham, WA, while inspiring other communities. From an initial “Think Local First” program, they have expanded to business peer mentoring, and support for local food producers, sustainable buildings, and green energy. An astounding sixty percent of their community are not only aware of the “Think Local, Buy Local, Be Local” campaign but have changed buying habits as well. [www.sustainableconnections.org]
Hi there!!
I feel a bit silly but I just heard about Ourlando and would love for my business to be a part of it…. My best friend and I opened FOUND (A Vintage Shop) just 3 months ago in Winter Park (on Fairbanks next to Fiddler’s). We are young, poor small business owners that would love to connect to other local business with similar struggles/experiences and desires to live green lifestyles, etc. Could you email me back a bit more about what membership would buy?
Thank you so much
Rachel Brighton, Co-Owner, Found.
By: Rachel Brighton on March 7, 2009
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you have done great research on this topic. i didn’t know many things about it. as really helpful. reading short information is always awesome rather than reading insanely huge books!
I didn’t understand nookat people, both sides
By: photoshopblog on April 3, 2009
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