Membership
Residents of Sonoma County: How to Join
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
The new smart economy creates higher quality of life for all residents. It starts with paying attention to local businesses, local government and local residents, and improving management of local resources.
About Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative
The Sonoma County GoLocal Cooperative is a network of locally-owned businesses, residents, non-profit organizations, and government agencies working together to build a resilient, thriving, local economy by supporting local, independently owned businesses and promoting sustainable practices.
Businesses Join GoLocal
How GoLocal Uses an $8 Million Shared Brand, a Local First Campaign and Cooperation of 300 Members to Shift Market Share to Local Businesses
There’s a groundswell of support from residents for locally owned businesses sweeping the US, and Sonoma County is a leader in this regard. In surveys nationwide, residents say they want to support their locally owned businesses. Their number is growing dramatically as they learn the advantages of shifting their purchases.
Non-profits and Organizations Join
Non-profit and community organizations receive tremendous benefits by participating with residents and locally owned businesses.
Business Member Testimonials
Hear straight from business members why they value their GoLocal membership
Member Orientation Meetings
New and renewing members, attend a regularly scheduled orientation meeting to make the most of your membership, the last week of each month on Wednesday 9-10am and Thursday 4-5pm.GoLocal Streamlines Its 2012 Annual Member Dues
GoLocal has streamlined its membership tiers for 2012. The new rates go into effect on January 1, 2012, and will apply to all outstanding renewal balances due at that time.
New GoLocal Contest for Business Members
Create More Buzz for your Business with an Online/Social Media ContestGoLocal Cooperative Modifies Its Annual Member Dues
GoLocal has developed a new eight tier business membership structure where our smallest businesses pay a little less and our biggest businesses pay a bit more (See table below for details). The new rates go into effect on January 1, 2011, and will apply to all outstanding renewal balances due at that time.
Making the Shift Happen
What is the Shift? Shift represents moving purchases of goods and services from out-of-county-owned-businesses (OCOB) to locally-owned businesses (LOB). This includes purchases made by individual residents, visitors, businesses and local governments.
Businesses Join GoLocal
There’s a groundswell of support from residents for locally owned businesses sweeping the US, and Sonoma County is a leader in this regard. In surveys nationwide, residents say they want to support their locally owned businesses. Their number is growing dramatically as they learn the advantages of shifting their purchases.
Non-profits and Organizations Join
Non-profit and community organizations receive tremendous benefits by participating with residents and locally owned businesses.
