Putting People at the Heart of Local Economy
In 2003, seven businesses in Grand Rapids, Michigan came together with the idea to grow an economy with one important element at its center: people.
The Surprising Reason Louisville Loves All Things Local
Why buy local? The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) says it’s to “keep things weird.” Yes, you read that right.
Call For Partners: Shop Indie Local Holiday Campaign
Calling all Independent business alliances, neighborhood associations, and local economy-minded business networks.
Sustainable Business Network Moves the Needle with Mantra of Local, Green, and Fair
Every September, around 50,000 people pour into the city of Boston, but it’s not to see a sports game or a parade. It’s for the largest local food festival around and the first one like it in the U.S. Packed with local participants and sponsors, it generates massive...
Why Film? An Opportunity to Gather
We invite you to join us for a special screening of the film GATHER, followed by a discussion with Native Agriculture advocates on July 14 at 6:30 pm ET. Why Film? Watching a film as a community can be a powerful shared experience. “Unlike most news and social...