Supporting an economy that values its people, planet, and prosperity for everyone.

The Local First Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to building a stronger, more resilient local economy by supporting locally owned businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community members. We advance local business development through collaborative workgroups, partner closely with the City and County to advocate for the needs of locally owned businesses, and promote research and initiatives that improve healthcare access and affordability across La Plata County and Southwest Colorado. Together, these efforts help create an economy that values people, the planet, and shared prosperity.