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.
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.
National Survey Launches TODAY to Study Impacts of Local First Campaigns!
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance 2011 Independent Business Survey has launched until January 17, and GoLcoal member businesses are invited to participate.
Advertising Opportunity in Daily Acts' Ripples 2012 Catalog
Sonoma County local businesses have opportunity advertise locally in Daily Acts' annual catalog
2011 Leadership in Sustainability Awards
The Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy hosts its third annual Leadership in Sustainability Awards dinner on November 5th, 2011
Membership Action Items
Below are key actions for you to leverage your GoLocal business/organization membership; the more you can get to, the more you'll get out of your membership!
Credo High School First Public School to Join GoLocal
Credo High School, a new public charter school of the Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District, has become the first public school in the county to become a member of the GoLocal Co-op.
Rohnert Park's Credo High Welcomes Inaugural Freshman Class
Rohnert Park's Waldorf-inspired public charter school opened at the former El Camino High Aug. 22.
