Welcome to the Mile High Business Alliance
The Mission of the Mile High Business Alliance is to build better community through better business. We help people find and support local business, and are building an alliance of local businesses who are working together to build a stronger local economy - sharing best practices, doing business together, and helping each other compete against non-local business. We're not about 'business as usual,' but are local entrepreneurs and community members who are designing, influencing and building what's next.
Happy New Year!
The end of 2008 has brought economic problems that challenge conventional thinking and require new solutions. Vital communities require healthy commerce - businesses that can provide the goods and services we need to thrive.
By spending your dollars at locally owned businesses, you are helping to keep more of that money circulating in our local community - making it easier for all of us to do business and pay our bills. Not only that, but you're helping to ensure that our cities are interesting places to be, not just row after row of strip malls with the same big box brands.
We've made it easier for you to discover local businesses near you. Visit www.ColoradoLocalFirst.com to find the shops, restaurants, cafes, service providers, and other professionals near you. May 2009 bring us all closer to having a thriving local economy that creates stronger communities.
What to Find Here
- Discover and recommend unique businesses with our local business directory
- Find out more about who we are and the growing network of MHBA members
- Learn about our programs and benefits to members
- Join our newsletter mailing list to stay up-to-date
- Read the Mile High Biz Blog for news about the local first movement and more
- Browse upcoming events
Get Involved
The fundamental purpose of our organization and programs is to build relationships. One advantage of local businesses is their capacity to build solid, long-term connections of trust with their customers and community. All of our current programs are focused on this goal. Here are a few easy ways to get involved now:
- Join the Mile High Business Alliance as a business or individual
- Attend the next Inventing Business Series, our better-than-networking event.
- Spread the word about Colorado Local First
Local News and Events
New Marketing Workshops to Support Local Businesses
We're pleased to announce a new round of marketing workshops designed for small to medium sized local businesses. Topics include:- Building Your Brand
Branding: what is it, why does it matter, and how do you develop your company's brand? - Creating a Wow! Customer Experience
How do you ensure your customers keep coming back for more? - Big Mouth Marketing
Referral marketing is 3,500 times more effective than print advertising alone. Learn how to get others to talk about your business to their friends.
Through January 15th, you can participate in the entire series for just $75. Register now and get six marketing workshops for just $12.50 each! (read more about dates and registration)
National BALLE Conference is Coming to Denver!
The Mile High Business Alliance (along with three other networks in Colorado) is a member of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) This national organization supports local business networks in over 65 cities in the US and Canada. Each year, they bring together network leaders, entrepreneurs and other leaders to share principles and practices toward building thriving local economies. We're excited to announce that next year's conference will be held in Denver, May 21-23, 2009. Read more here.
