Durango City Council Candidate Forum

Representing the priorities identified by our local, independent business community. Join Local First La Plata and Durango’s independent business community for a facilitated panel discussion with Durango’s City Council Candidates.

[SOLD OUT] Local First’s Harvest Dinner 2021

Smiley Building

Local First's beloved Harvest Dinner returns in-person September 25th, 2021 at 5pm and YOU'RE invited! Gather with 150 fellow foodies on this autumn evening to celebrate the abundance of fresh produce, grass-fed meats, culinary mastery, and artisanal beverages in our local area! This year’s feast promises a multiple course, fine-dining experience in an intimate setting [...]

$125

Sustainable Biz 101

Virtual Webinar

Calling all CEO's, C-Suite Team Members, Entrepreneurs, and Small Business Owners! Ready to learn how your business can become a driver of profits AS WELL AS social and environmental change? Grab your lunch and join Local First and presenter, Claire Attkisson—Founder and Creative Director of Live Creative Studio—for Sustainable Biz 101. In this live webinar, [...]

Free

The ABCs of Local Investing

Virtual Webinar

Designed to help you personally and your community, this workshop will help develop practical local investment strategies. As part of American Independent Business Alliance's upcoming Move Your Money Month, local economist Michael Shuman will present “The ABCs of Local Investing” Webinar on Wednesday, March 23 at 4 p.m. ET. It’s a condensed version of a virtual workshop he [...]

Free

Harnessing Opportunity in Durango: A Perspective on Development

Virtual Webinar

Join Local First for a live presentation by well-known urban planner, Joe Minicozzi. In his presentation, Minicozzi will a focus on contextualizing the opportunities available in historic redevelopment projects, including the former 9-R Administration Building. This event will take place via Zoom on March 30th, at 2:30PM. Registration coming soon.

Free

Lunch & Learn: Entrepreneurship & Climate Change Innovation

Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation 853 Main Ave. Suite 225, Durango, CO

Entrepreneurship & Climate Change Innovation: It's about so much more than energy. June 22 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM in Durango At the Center for Innovation 835 Main Ave Suite 225  Register Here. Local First, in partnership with Good Business Colorado and other organizations across the state, are hosting a "Helping Good Businesses Be [...]

August 2022 Green Drinks

11th Street Station 1101 Main Ave, Durango, CO, United States

Join us from 5-7PM at 11th Street Station for August Green Drinks! Hosts this month are the Environmental Center at Fort Lewis College and Local First.

Free

Understanding the New Livable Wage

Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation 853 Main Ave. Suite 225, Durango, CO

Understanding the New Livable Wage - A presentation contextualizing the 2022 livable wage estimates for La Plata County and the Region 9 Economic Development District. Join Region 9 Economic Development District, Information Services, and Local First for a discussion on the updated livable wage estimates for La Plata and surrounding counties. Taking place September 6th [...]

Free
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