by Jen Risley | Indie Local Businesses, News
By Pam Blue Planting People Growing Justice (PPGJ) Press and Bookstore, a Black woman-owned press and bookstore in St. Paul, MN, creates and publishes diverse children’s books and works seamlessly with its affiliated nonprofit to not only address the literacy gap by...
by Jen Risley | Indie Local Businesses, News
From Peace Coffee (MN): Peace Coffee and bikes go way back together. We actually started bike-delivering our coffee before we could afford our own roasting machine, but two roasters and a few delivery vans later, bikes remain central to what we do. We ride to work, we...
by Jen Risley | Indie Local Businesses, News
From BuyAlaska: Blue Market AK is a small woman-owned “old-world grocer” with a “zero-waste” model. At least 45% of their vendors are local Alaskans, and they vet all products based on their environmental impacts. This careful selection process provides convenience...
by Jen Risley | Indie Local Businesses
From The Keene Sentinel: Jenna and Tyler Rich of Partners’ Gardens LLC first learned about passive solar propagation houses during their time in North Carolina. Jenna and Tyler set out to become less reliant on the use of propane in their greenhouse, as propane is a...
by Jen Risley | Indie Local Businesses
From Good for Michigan: Since opening in 2012, Ore Dock Brewing Company has operated in one of the world’s most abundant naturally resourced regions. Their beer, seltzer, and soda are proudly made with water from Lake Superior, one of our planet’s largest sources of...
by Jen Risley | Indie Local Businesses
For nearly a decade, the Sustainable Business Network of MA (SBN) has honored Indie Local businesses through an annual Sustainable Business Awards Celebration. This year’s virtual event on January 26, 2023 at 7 pm ET celebrates eight Indie Locals (including...