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I Buy Local First - Shopping Bags

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/01/2010 - 6:25am

Today is a glorious day at the Mile High Business Alliance.

I Love Local - Shop With Pride

Not only is it still Buy Local Week, but this afternoon, we're bouncing with joy because our "I Buy Local First" bags just came in. They're part of our Buy Local Week campaign, and are one more way to express your love for local!

You can see them in action at our MHBA members that have retail locations. They'll also be making an appearance this Friday at our Buy Local Week Celebration Event where they'll be holding some of our silent auction gift packages. More on the auction & event here.

Local First: A Road to Economic Prosperity

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Mon, 11/29/2010 - 2:23pm

In the midst of Buy Local Week, we realize that this idea of "local first" may still be a new one for many people. Every now and then we must take a broader view and answer the question, "Why local businesses? How are they different?"

Participate in the Eat Local First Dining Guide

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 1:43pm

Scrumptious soup made from locally-sourced ingredients.
Photo credits: Dawn Yukus

The Eat Local First Dining Guide is a new resource to connect neighbors with unique dining establishments that embody “Local Flavor.” The locally owned restaurants, cafes & markets featured in the guide are not only led by our neighbors, but are committed to sourcing their own produce, meats & products from local sources.

A new initative of the Mile High Business Alliance, under the umbrella of the "Eat Local First" campaign, the Local First Dining Guide will follow the same straight-forward format as the neighborhood Local Flavor Guides, effectively introducing neighbors and tourists alike to local food-focused enterprises.

Local First Campaigns Slide Show

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 3:00pm

Today, I came across this adorable slide show that featured 20 Local First organizations. It's quite appropriately titled Buy-Local Campaigns Help Beat Recession. Here's a brief overview by BusinessWeek's John Tozzi:

Deadline Jan. 12th - 2010 Independent Retailer Study

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/11/2010 - 4:55pm

Study Will Highlight Impacts of "Local First" and "Buy Local" Campaigns

Please participate in the 2010 Independent Business Survey conducted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance! It takes just 5-10 minutes as it only has a handful of brief questions. You can access the survey online by clicking here. Further details about the survey are below.

The survey closes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 12th at midnight Pacific time. Thus far, the survey has 300 fewer business respondents than in 2009.

Tuggl.com: Find local businesses that are giving back to your community!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 6:00pm

Here at the Mile High Business Alliance, we <3 ColoradoLocalFirst.com There you can read and leave reviews for your favorite LOCAL Colorado businesses. Additionally, there's an events calendar, Local Flavor Guides, thorough explanations on why spending your money locally is important, and much more.

But what do you do when you are...
Moving out of Colorado?

Can 10 percent be the solution?

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/23/2009 - 10:29am

Groups say a small share of consumer spending can save local businesses

By Katheleen Conti
Boston Globe Staff / June 11, 2009

Colorado Local First Campaign Updates

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Thu, 03/19/2009 - 12:04pm

It has been a very exciting month for the Colorado Local First campaign. We currently have "Stop Money Wandering" signs in 100 metro area RTD buses, and we're wrapping up sponsorship for the 2009 campaign. Through our partnerships and media sponsors, we're able to turn every dollar of underwriting into over $12 of media exposure for Colorado Local First. (find out more about underwriting)

Get Involved in 2nd Annual Record Store Day

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Wed, 03/18/2009 - 10:56am

Celebrating Independent Businesses April 18th

MHBA Founding Member Twist & Shout is leading the charge to organize a Denver celebration of Record Store Day at the Lowenstein Culture Plex on E. Colfax Ave. This is a great opportunity for locals to celebrate independent music and business.

Business Week Article on Local First Campaigns

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Fri, 03/06/2009 - 1:08pm

The following article was published February 27, 2009 in Business Week and is written by John Tozzi. It covers the efforts of communities all over who are working to build more stable local economies. They unfortunately missed the Colorado Local First campaign in their slideshow, but we still like the article, nontheless.