Nicole Barnett, Owner of Rubber Rose Books
From IndieBound: Nicole Barnett single-handedly owns and operates Rubber Rose Books & Print in Kankakee, Illinois. With the motto “Affordability, Inclusivity, and Accessibility,” Barnett works to make sure Kankakee’s only indie bookstore is a safe and supportive...
Good Food Collective: Colorado Local Legend Award Winner
From Local First (CO): Good Food Collective (Durango, CO) connects local farmers, producers, and consumers through programs that increase access to healthy, locally grown food across Southwest Colorado. Through innovative partnerships and community-driven initiatives,...
Uvida Shop: SBN MA Green Business of the Year
New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery, a Black-owned business in Winchester, NH, offers award-winning locally made spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails.
When Worlds Align: Localization and Solarization
Where’s the alignment this month? A release of local economist Michael Shuman’s new report in The Main Street Journal, How the City of Irvine Can Solarize by 2045.

