Original photo: Shopping at The Sparrow Mercantile | Nick Kogos | Visit Durango Ready or not, Valentine’s Day is upon us. It may be surprising to some but this seemingly minor holiday in the middle of February has a major impact on our nation’s economy. Retailers, large and small, are preparing across the [...]
It's Annual Member Survey time and we want to hear from you! With a founding mission to support independent local business and help shape an economy that values the people, the planet, and prosperity for everyone, the team at Local First looks forward to this time of year, every year. We've created a comprehensive [...]
LOCAL FIRST FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LAUREN BERUTICH AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Local First is thrilled to welcome Lauren Berutich to the role of Chief Executive Officer, a visionary new role for our local nonprofit organization. Berutich joins Local First with 20 years of experience in conservation, advocacy, policy, and nonprofit leadership with a background [...]
Join iAM MUSIC for a celebratory Evening at Eolus! Can you believe it? iAM MUSIC is celebrating 10 years as a 501c3 non-profit organization in 2023! A decade has flown by and what better way to celebrate the impact they've had on the local creative economy than a elegant Evening at Eolus on November [...]
Celebrate Local at the 6th Annual Harvest Dinner Local First is pleased to announce that beloved fall feast, the Harvest Dinner, will take place Saturday, October 8th, 2022. Community members are invited to join our hard-working restaurant and agricultural businesses for a delicious feast made from locally-sourced ingredients. Gather alongside fellow foodies under twinkling lights [...]
Standing up for Thriving Indie Business By Emily Bell, Local First Managing Director (Published July 8th, 2022 in The Durango Herald). It is Independent’s Week! For most, that means celebrating the founding of the United States, but here at Local First, it also means celebrating our local, independently-owned businesses. We’ve said it before and [...]
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