Celebrating Extraordinary Indie Local Businesses

Help us add to our 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.

Paolo’s Ceramics at The Cannery Marketplace

Located in Gilroy, CA From Mad Cute Gifts: Meet the Maker: Paolo of Paolo’s Ceramics! We’re so excited to introduce you to Paolo Saldana, a high school junior who has been creating beautiful ceramics in Gilroy for the past 9 months.Paolo is part of the Pilot Program...

Going Green with Vintage Green Review

Located in New Orleans, LA From NOLA Family: For Sarah Andert, sustainability is the name of the game at her store, Vintage Green Review. She seeks to be a beacon of health and education for the community by offering the New Orleans area a place to shop for...

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.

Roger Weinreich, Owner of Good Fortune Jewelry

Nominated by TLC Monadnock (NH) From The Keene Sentinel: Like a diamond, Roger Weinreich is multifaceted. He's probably best-known for running Good Fortune Jewelry in Keene with his wife, Maddie, for over 34 years...But running a business for over three decades is...