by Jen Risley | News
Choosing to buy products within your community is key to protecting our environment from the devastating effects of climate change.
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 | Blog, Front Page Highlight, News, Shop Indie Local, Shop Indie Local Season
Choose an Indie Local (independent and locally owned business) and that positive ripple effect magnifies. Let’s make ripples!
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 | Independents Month, News, Shop Indie Local
At the core of every Choose Indie Local campaign is amplifying the local multiplier effect — documented by Civic Economics Indie Impact Studies Series. Matt Cunningham, a partner at Civic Economics, offered advice on leveraging the multiplier effect and the...