Current News About GO LOCAL

Find media coverage of GO LOCAL in this section as well as announcements about our programs and events.
Chain Pharmacy Pricing is a Tough Pill to Swallow

This article, co-authored by GO LOCAL's Janeen Murray and originally published in the June 2018 issue of the Sonoma County Gazette, explores a new report from the Consumers Union which shows that chains get away with pricing prescription drugs several times higher than local pharmacies.

MERCHANTS: Refer Local Overview and Upcoming Meetings

Refer Local is a monthly networking and referral meeting for GO LOCAL members, supporting our mission of economic development marketing through relationship building and local patronage. Get to know your fellow GO LOCAL business members and gain new customers!

Celebrate Your Local Independents in July

Try out a new local business during the month of July as a way to "Celebrate our Independents!".  Look for local independent businesses throughout Sonoma County.  Find hundreds of local, independently owned businesses in the GO LOCAL LIST.

Local Economic Pollinators

Resident consumption controls 70% of the economy. Buying local packs a powerful force for economic good.

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Independents Month 2015 Graphic
Find this 8-page foldout in the July 1, 2015 issue of the North Bay Bohemian.
07/01/2015
Showcase Sonoma County Spotlights GO LOCAL as "Top Gun"
GO LOCAL was honored to be the Top Gun Sponsor of the Santa Rosa Chamber's 2015 Showcase Sonoma.
05/11/2015
GO LOCAL Achievements in 2014
Here's an overview of some of GO LOCAL's achievements in 2014
01/06/2015
INFOGRAPHIC: Shopping Local for the Holidays
12/19/2014
Take an Indie Holiday - 2014 Foldout in Bohemian
12/02/2014
GO LOCAL Celebrates 7 Years of Making Local Matter
...and Making Local Money Grow
11/19/2014
Independents Month 2014 Graphic
This GO LOCAL graphic can be found as a special insert in the North Bay Bohemian for the week of July 2-9, 2014.
07/02/2014
Sonoma County Food System Alliance Next Steps
For the past two years I've served as GO LOCAL's representative on the Sonoma County Food System Alliance.  Our next step is getting the Food Action Plan implemented.
03/27/2014
GO LOCAL Branding Strength in the News
GO LOCAL has built incredible brand value over the past five years.  The shared brand generates hundreds of millions in market impressions each year.
07/22/2013
Cooperative Money: The Key to Sustainable Prosperity
GO LOCAL Board Member Philip Beard shares his thoughts about local currency.
06/23/2013
Small businesses play big role in Sonoma County
We really are a county of small businesses, almost micro businesses,” said Ben Stone, executive director of the Sonoma County Economic Development Board.
05/19/2013
Livestream Interview with GL Co-Founder Philip Beard
"Homeowners for Justice" host CJ Holmes spreads the word about Go Local Bucks on the Apr. 18 installment of her daily show.
04/22/2013