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A Return to the Soil: The Journey Home

A Return to the Soil: The Journey Home

Nancy Prebilich of Gleason Ranch in this series recounts her story of what it's like to return home and pick up the family legacy of farming in Sonoma County

I pull close the rolling doors of the storage unit, lock down the hatch of my little U-Haul bumper-pull, and with the stroke of a pen sign off my last contractual obligation that had bound me to the south. It had been five years since I first moved to Knoxville with just a plane ticket stub and a couple of suitcases.

The Big Deal About Local vs Locale

The Big Deal About Local vs Locale

Dear Localista,
What's the big deal about local businesses? I mean, all businesses that are here are local, aren't they?  Shouldn't we support them all?
   Just Curious in Santa Rosa

Move Your Money Video

Move Your Money Video

People all over the country are choosing to move their money out of bigger banks and into smaller, community-oriented financial institutions that generally avoided the reckless investments and schemes that helped cause the financial crisis.

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Knowing GoLocal

The GoLocal Team

The GoLocal team works daily to reclaim Sonoma County's economic power and raise the bar on quality of life.

Author GoLocal Staff Date 03/05/2010 No Comments
GoLocal Video
GoLocal Video

Produced in the Summer of 2009, this video provides a glimpse into the GoLocal agenda.

Author GoLocal Staff Date 12/08/2009 No Comments
Please Take Our Survey for Residents of Sonoma County
Please Take Our Survey for Residents of Sonoma County

Purdy pleeze, help us out by participating in our Sonoma County resident survey.  We really want to know more about our locals and what you want.  Just click on the link that follows and you'll go to Survey Monkey.  Thanks!

Click Here to take survey

Date 11/16/2009 No Comments
How to GoLocal First!
How to GoLocal First!

Going Local is easier than you may think. Follow these ten simple steps to make a big difference to your pocketbook and our local economy.

Author Kelley Rajala Date 09/03/2009 No Comments
Six Reasons to GoLocal
Six Reasons to GoLocal

We can think of many reasons, but these six are powerful.

Author GoLocal Staff Date 04/28/2009 No Comments
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies

GoLocal is the BALLE network for Sonoma County. We chose this model for several reasons...

Author GoLocal Staff Date 04/28/2009 No Comments
The Local Multiplier Effect
The Local Multiplier Effect

The Local Multiplier Effect is a very valuable, hidden feature of our economies. The term refers to how many times dollars are recirculated within a local economy before leaving through the purchase of an import. Famed economist John Maynard Keynes first coined the term "Local Multiplier Effect" in his 1936 book The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money.

Authors Kelley Rajala, Terry Garrett Date 04/28/2009 Comments (3)

Local Economics

Independent Retailers Outperform Many Chains Over Holidays

In an extremely challenging economic climate, independent retailers are outperforming many chains, a national survey has found.

Author GoLocal Staff Date 01/15/2010 No Comments
Move Your Money Video
Move Your Money Video

People all over the country are choosing to move their money out of bigger banks and into smaller, community-oriented financial institutions that generally avoided the reckless investments and schemes that helped cause the financial crisis.

Author Terry Garrett Date 01/06/2010 Comments (1)
The Local Multiplier Effect
The Local Multiplier Effect

The Local Multiplier Effect is a very valuable, hidden feature of our economies. The term refers to how many times dollars are recirculated within a local economy before leaving through the purchase of an import. Famed economist John Maynard Keynes first coined the term "Local Multiplier Effect" in his 1936 book The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money.

Authors Kelley Rajala, Terry Garrett Date 04/28/2009 Comments (3)
San Franciso Retail Diversity Study
San Franciso Retail Diversity Study

This study illustrates the huge economic impact of even a small shift towards local purchasing.

Author Civic Economics Date 05/01/2007 Comments (2)

Local Business Directory

Cupcake
Cupcake
A boutique for the trendy tot and mom-to-be featuring the latest styles in children's clothing, shoes, gifts and accessories as well as maternity clothing, diaper bags and much more.
Categories: Clothing and Accessories, Gifts, Shoes and Accessories
Mostly Magic Shop
Mostly Magic Shop
Visit our store in downtown Santa Rosa for a great selection of tricks, gags, books, DVDs, and other magician’s supplies. * Magic tricks for all ages * Magic classes and lessons * Magic shows for children and adults We carry magic tricks for the very young to the nearly old. Tricks for beginners to advanced magicians. If we do not have what you want, we’ll get it for you. We also have magic books, magic DVDs, videos, and magic magazines — plus a whole wall full of jokes, gags, and wonderful items to annoy your best friends.
Category: Retail
CrossFit Santa Rosa Strength and Conditioning
CrossFit Santa Rosa Strength and Conditioning

CrossFit Santa Rosa offers fitness training for general health and sports performance. CrossFit is constantly varied, high intensity workouts using functional movements. You'll find no machines here - just free weights, medicine balls, pull up bars, climbing ropes, gymnastics rings and many other athletic toys. We offer private and small group training in addition to our popular group CrossFit classes. Check out our website or stop by for a visit. We're located just north of Railroad Square on Cleveland at College in the Quonset Hut.

City: Santa Rosa Neighborhood: Railroad Square Category: Fitness
Oliver's Market
Oliver's Market
This is where it all began for us in 1988, and in many ways reflects the soul of our company. Our Cotati Store is a little funky, very friendly, and is a meeting place for many Cotati residents and Sonoma State Students. The store features a killer taqueria, fresh sushi bar, and our largest produce, cheese, and bulk food departments. The Cotati Store also has our largest selection of wines and craft beers complimenting the department's tasting bar, which operates every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. Our award winning bakery features the best cakes anywhere. Our natural body care and ...
City: Cotati Category: Grocery