We’re excited to introduce a new series celebrating locally owned and independent businesses.
There is no question that people often overlook the positive impacts of independent, locally-owned (Indie Local) businesses. The local community that an Indie Local serves may understand these impacts, but those located further away may need to be made aware of these success stories. In future posts, with your help, we will feature a few of the top Indie Locals in the nation. You can nominate your favorite Indie Local by emailing us today.
Farming and Fermenting with a Light Touch at Barmann Cellars
By Sustainable Connections: Stephanie Barmann and Jesse Nickerson are the farmers and fermenters behind Barmann Cellars in Everson, WA, a low-intervention winery and cidery utilizing regeneratively farmed estate fruit. Everything they craft, tend, and share is done...
Midtown Named Bookstore of the Year
By Publishers Weekly: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, a general-interest store that occupies two substantial storefronts across from a historic farmers’ market in Harrisburg, PA, celebrates its 20th anniversary as a bricks-and-mortar location this year. Owners Lawrence and...
Planting People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore
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...
Pedaling Peace Coffee Since Day One
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...
Blue Market AK: An Unpackaged Market
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...
Partners’ Garden Passive Solar Propagation House
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...
Good for Michigan Environment Awardee: Ore Dock Brewing Company
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...
SBN Massachusetts to Honor Eight Indie Locals
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 these two...