Get Involved With Local First
We Stand With You
As a small business owner you may feel like you’re on this journey alone. Competing with online retailers, big box stores, and high rent prices can be overwhelming.
That’s why we’re here. Meet our other local, independent business owners and learn why we stand with you.
Thank you to our Founding Members!
Eat Local Month 2020
Celebrate and support the local food businesses that make this such a delicious place to live!
Every Friday from September 25 – October 16, pick up and enjoy a gourmet “take-out” dinner from Durango’s best local farms and restaurants. Each $75 ticket includes three courses, a hand-crafted cocktail, and a donation to an organization working hard to support Durango during this unprecedented time.
Let Us Be Your Voice
As a nonprofit business alliance, we serve as the voice of the local, independent business community.
We advocate for you on the issues that you care about, whether that’s having a greater choice in local energy generation, informing you on increased sales taxes, or creating events around shopping and eating local. We show up for the meetings you can’t so that you can spend more time running your business.
Local Starts With You
Don’t own a business? Support the local, independent businesses you know and love here in La Plata County. Check out our latest ways to get involved to meet other people who love where they live, go to fun localist events, and get exclusive deals and offers.
The 2021 Be Local Coupon Book
For the first time ever, purchase your Be Local Coupon Book without the crowds and mayhem. It’s COVID-friendly and includes a slick new app of additional coupons. Pick up your book at Maria’s Bookshop one week before they go on sale. Only 1,000 available!
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Be a Part of the Movement
Check out our work on power local, health care, and the creative district
Learn more about the work of the Local First Foundation and how it works to build local self reliance.
