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Boulder Weekly Asks You to Pledge to Buy Local

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 9:30pm

This holiday season, Boulder Weekly will be encouraging Boulder County residents to spend money at locally owned businesses to support our local economy and also to enter to win great prizes. The 2009 Boulder Weekly Holiday Pledge starts in November and runs through December, which is "Buy Local Month." We also will be featuring Boulder Weekly's Buy Local Edition on November 19th, kicking off the holiday season.

Who's Who, a Clarification Post

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 9:22pm

Okay, okay. I get it. I'll buy local already. Sheesh. But I'm still confused...

There are a plethora of campaigns and organizations promoting buying locally this holiday season. So far, I've been blogging about a lot of individual business stories as well as coverage on our campaign here in Denver, but there's a lot more out there, especially in Boulder. Since I'm knee-deep in this stuff, I'm thoroughly in the know... and I think that you should be too! Here's a little walk through of who's who and what campaigns they're leading.

Retail therapy: If you're going to buy, think about your choices

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 6:30pm

By Erika Stutzman

[Boulder] DailyCamera.com

December 6th 2009

There was a time when "buying local" meant a purchase or trade within a distance that was a comfortable ride for your horse. Eventually, it meant driving or walking to a locally-owned shop instead of a conglomerate`s chain store.

Gifts under $50 in South Broadway

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Tue, 12/08/2009 - 6:25pm

Don't fret that Buy Local Week is now over; there are lots of great finds at locally owned retailers all over the city! Over the next two weeks, we'll bring you a few ideas for great, unique items you can find at local retailers for less than $50.

Need employees but don't have the budget?

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 6:53pm

MHBA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Goodwill Industries of Denver and their Career Development Program.

Most of us equate Goodwill with thrift stores - but their programs also equip local residents with job training and skills development, while supporting employers in finding (and keeping) a skilled workforce.

Buy Local Week Comes to a Close

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 1:11am

Buy Local Week Logo Now that Buy Local Week is coming to a close, we at the Mile High Business Alliance just wanted to recap all the wonderful happenings.

Buy Local Week Video

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper sat down with us to discuss local businesses and the role they play in the economy. We are pleased to share this video made by bieMEDIA:

Goodwill Industries of Denver Embraces "Local First" Holistically

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 1:21am

Continuing along the same vain as the last post (Thrift is green, local and easy on your wallet), here's some information about Goodwill Industries of Denver and what "going local" means to them.

Thrift is green, local and easy on your wallet

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 11:56pm

By Marissa Hermanson

December 3rd 2009

Buy Local Week - Day 6

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 9:45pm

Buy Local Week - Why it matters.

Holiday spending represents a huge chunk of money for retailers -over $12 billion last year in CO.
Money spent at locally owned businesses recirculates at least three times more in our community.
Local businesses are more effective at meeting the community's needs more quickly than their bigger counterparts.

(learn more)

Flobots urge you to buy local

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 3:00am

By Dave Herrera

November 27th 2009

We're all about local. It's what we do. It's who we are. And so we're all about buying local (well, aside from the American Spirit cigarettes we smoke, the Circle K coffee we drink and the Hondas we drive).

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