Guest Post: Why Human-to-Human (H-to-H) Interactions Are Key to Small Business Success In today's fast-paced business environment, where transactions are often prioritized over human connections, it's essential to remind ourselves of the fundamental truth that businesses are built by and for people. Rebecca Melançon, Co-Founder of the Local Business Institute brings [...]
How to Support Local Businesses in 2025: Your Guide to Strengthening Your Community As we enter 2025, it's the perfect time to double down on supporting the local businesses and organizations that make our communities thrive. In a world that’s increasingly driven by big corporations, staying connected to our local businesses [...]
Make Childcare More Affordable for Families by Reducing the High Cost of Healthcare By: Doug McCarthy | December 27, 2024 The high cost of childcare and its burden on working families is a hot topic in our community. Yet consider this: one of the best ways to make childcare more affordable for local [...]
How to Make the Most of Noel Night in Durango: A Local's Guide Noel Night in Durango is one of the most anticipated holiday events of the year, and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season while supporting local businesses and the local circular economy. On Friday, December 6, 2024, [...]
Noel Night Presenting Sponsor: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Celebrate the Magic of Noel Night with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to kick off the festivities in Durango than with Noel Night—a magical evening that brings the entire community together [...]
Noel Night Presenting Sponsor: First Southwest Bank “Noel Night is an amazing showcase and celebration of local businesses in Durango. As a CDFI bank focused on promoting economic growth and supporting small businesses, we are proud to sponsor this great community event.” - Kent Curtis, President and CEO of First Southwest Bank [...]
Localism: Creating a Cohesive Community By: Ashley Christie and Megan Maurillo October 1, 2024 At the heart of La Plata County are people who serve their neighbors in countless ways through their roles working in locally owned, independent businesses and nonprofit organizations that are essential to the fabric of our community. These [...]
Empowering Rural Colorado: Local First and Local Business Institute Awarded Workforce Resilience Grant August 27, 2024 In a significant boost to rural Colorado’s economic landscape, Local First and the Local Business Institute (LBI) have been awarded a substantial Workforce Resilience Grant. This funding, generously provided by The Colorado Community College System in [...]
Celebrate local independent business on Independence Day By Doug McCarthy and Ashley Christie, Local First | Originally published June 28, 2024 in the Durango Herald As we celebrate the anniversary of our national independence, it’s also a good time to celebrate how local independent businesses contribute to the strength of our communities. In [...]
Join Us for the Local Indie Awards and Annual Member Celebration! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 29th, at 6:00pm and join us at the Powerhouse Science Center for an evening filled with music, great food, and well-deserved recognition. This year, Local First’s Annual Member Celebration promises to be a [...]
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