Localist Champions
Our Champions are visionary entrepreneurs and leaders who inspire us with their ideas, see the big picture in their communities, have an eye for spotting win-win-win opportunities and have the character and dedication to make things happen. Individually, they’re working hard and transforming communities. Collectively, they challenge us to collaborate, create new ideas and innovate new business solutions. They are a hub of action and change – and their leadership is a critical piece of the Localist movement. Thank you Localist Champions!
Alberta
Edmonton Economic Development Corporation
EEDC is a wholly owned entity of the City of Edmonton, governed by an independent board of directors and managed by an entrepreneurial team that understands that our customers are Edmonton’s current/future business leaders and investors. EEDC is responsible for providing leadership to the economic growth strategy for Edmonton and the Capital...
Live Local Alberta
Live Local helps citizens, independent businesses and communities ensure ongoing opportunities for independent entrepreneurs, prevent the displacement of locally owned businesses, and promote citizen engagement through: Supporting the development of community-based business; Promoting public education and coordinated campaigns; Encouraging local...
REAP
REAP stands for Respect for the Earth and All People. We're an association of locally-owned businesses that care about people and the planet as well as profits. Together we are creating a vibrant and sustainable Calgary economy where citizens understand and value the impact of being local.
Arizona
Local First Arizona
Local First Arizona (LFA) is a non-profit organization working to strengthen communities and local economies through supporting, maintaining, and celebrating locally owned businesses throughout the state of Arizona.
Arkansas
Sustainable Business Network of Central Arkansas
SBNCA is a membership-based organization and networking, mentoring, and informational resource that supports the growth and development of a local sustainable business community in Central Arkansas. We work in synergy with the local business community to preserve natural, economic, and social systems for a strong, healthy, and vibrant community...
British Columbia
LOCO BC
LOCO supports a vibrant local economy through local purchasing, business connections and sustainability. Our buy local campaign educates and entices consumers to buy local; we offer business memberships to connect local businesses; we have consulting projects building business sustainability and addressing government/institutional procurement and...
California
East Bay Sustainable Business Alliance
SBA envisions a network of business, community residents and government engaged in actions that benefit the local economy, social equity, the environment, and quality of life for current and future generations. We provide opportunities for networking and sustainable business development, educate on localism, and support public policy changes for...
Share Exchange
The Share Exchange is one of the nation's first Local Economy Centers based in downtown Santa Rosa. Our space features a Made Local Marketplace where 250 local makers share a retail space; a Coworking Space for collaboration, innovation and incubation; an Event & Meeting Venue for community, business and art gatherings; and the Local...
Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative
GoLocal's mission is to reclaim our local economic power. GoLocal is a network of locally owned businesses, residents, non-profit organizations, and government agencies working together to build a resilient, thriving, local economy by supporting local, independently owned businesses and encouraging sustainable practices.
Thrive! Lake County
Thrive! Lake County works to be the local forum where businesses come together to transform and model an economy built on sustainable practices. We work with local, independently owned businesses and organizations that have the autonomy to make any transformational change in their operation that they can imagine.
Willits Chamber of Commerce
The Willits Chamber of Commerce is a membership association, non-profit 501 (c) 6, and a business organization supporting local businesses, working to strengthen the local economy, promoting the greater Willits area and Mendocino County, offering networking opportunities, and advocating for business.
Colorado
Be Local Northern Colorado
We strive to be an integral part of a global web of living economies creating economic prosperity, enhancing social equity, honoring cultural diversity and regenerating the life support systems of nature. Our mission is to cultivate our living economy of independent, uniquely local businesses and farms through community...
Local First
Local First supports locally owned, independent businesses through marketing programs, events, and promotion – driving customers to Look Local First. The mission of Local First is to help these businesses and organizations thrive as they work together to build an economy that values people, the planet and...
Mile High Business Alliance
A group of business owners dedicated to making local business work in Denver, MBHA mission is to build a more connected, resilient and healthy local economy. We focus on building the number and prosperity of local businesses, creating awareness of the importance of supporting local business, and providing a voice for those businesses.
Connecticut
New London Local First
We are a network of locally owned, independent businesses formed to build a strong local economy and a vibrant community. We raise the awareness regarding the benefits of purchasing local; bring together locally owned, independent businesses for mutual benefit and networking opportunities; support policies that promote localism; and...
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