Local First
When we support Sonoma County locally-owned businesses they support our community. Sonoma County is home to many wonderful locally owned, independent businesses. Discover who they are and visit them when you need something. You may not always be able to choose local first. But the more aware you are of which ones are local, the more you can choose one when it's right and the more dollars we can keep in our local economy.
Sonoma County GoLocal First
GoLocal First ask you to think about the many advantages of choosing local first. Locally owned businesses provide more jobs, support more local non-profits and provide our local flavor, character and personality.
How to GoLocal First
10 Easy Steps 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.
The Local Multiplier Effect
Think Local First, GoLocal First
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.
The Buy Local First Dividend: A Chain Reaction
Will Overwhelming Evidence Overcome Irrational Behavior?
A similar episode is happening now within the economic realm. Study after study has indicated the economic benefits to a local community when residents choose local businesses for purchases. It's called the economic multiplier effect. By choosing local first, the economic multiplier kicks in and we return $25 more of every $100 spent to recirculate in our local economy.
Local Economy Quick Facts
GoLocal members can add these messages and facts to your website and other marketing to increase awareness of going Local First.
GoLocal members can add these messages and facts to your website and other marketing to increase awareness of going LocalFirst.
Is There a CASH MOB in Your Future?
A fun new tool for championing local merchants and building the “buy local” habit.
Michael Shuman Lifts the Veil on Ingenious Invest-Local Options
YES! Magazine author Michael Shuman describes numerous smart, profitable ways to support our communities by shifting our investments.
The More Small Businesses, the Better Our Health!
Baylor University researchers discover strong links between small business presence in a community and the physical health of the people they serve.GoLocal's New Local First Poster
Last year around his time, we refreshed our Local First posters. This year we decided to give a nod to what is now a groundswell movement: "Choose Main Street over Wall Street".
Localistas Unite! GoLocal T-Shirts Now Available
Okay, get this: 100% organic cotton tees, USA made and produced by our own GoLocal member Farm Fresh Clothing. Order your own at the Farm Fresh site here.The Buy Local First Dividend: A Chain Reaction
A similar episode is happening now within the economic realm. Study after study has indicated the economic benefits to a local community when residents choose local businesses for purchases. It's called the economic multiplier effect. By choosing local first, the economic multiplier kicks in and we return $25 more of every $100 spent to recirculate in our local economy.Vote with Your Dollars - Part 2 of 2
Get out and vote, and while you do, remember that your political votes are only the beginning of your power to make your voice heard.
Sonoma County GoLocal First
GoLocal First ask you to think about the many advantages of choosing local first. Locally owned businesses provide more jobs, support more local non-profits and provide our local flavor, character and personality.
