Working with La Plata County’s local, independent business community to create an economy that values the people, planet, & prosperity for everyone!
WORKING WITH LA PLATA COUNTY’S LOCAL, INDEPENDENT BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO CREATE AN ECONOMY THAT VALUES PEOPLE, PLANET & PROSPERITY FOR EVERYONE!
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!
Latest News
Harvest Dinner Returns in 2021
Harvest Dinner Returns in 2021 A mix of old and new, this year’s Eat Local Month returns to form with an in-person dinner, along with a month long local [...]
The Complexity of Durango’s Labor Shortage
The Complexity of Durango’s Labor Shortage Earlier this summer, Local First, In The Weeds and Good Business Colorado’s Resilient Restaurant Program convened Durango’s local restaurant owners at Zia Taqueria [...]
ReHire with Resilience Workshop – Debrief
ReHire with Resilience Workshop Hosted by GBC’s Resilient Restaurants in Collaboration with Local First & In the Weeds Monday, June 7, 2021 at Zia Taqueria The Issue: [...]
Durango Creative District to host a new outdoor Art Market this summer
Durango Creative District to host a new outdoor Art Market this summer Durango Art Market will be held outside at 11th Street Station on Sundays from 10am-2pm, beginning in [...]
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.
