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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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
RADIO: KRCB on GO LOCAL Rewards Card Growth
The number of people actively using GO LOCAL rewards cards, and the number of businesses honoring them, both grew substantially in 2013.
02/06/2014
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
Womens' Spaces TV Show Features GO LOCAL
Elaine B. Holtz interviews team and board member Janeen Murray.
03/19/2013
Grown Local Marin County Expands
This article appears in the Marin Independent Journal and is written by Megan Hansen.  It describes the Grown Local program in Marin County as expanded from Sonoma County.
03/10/2013
The Cooperative Way to a Stronger Economy
Co-ops—just like people—can get more done together than anyone can do alone. They come in many forms, and are more common than you might imagine.
03/01/2013
GRAPHIC: The GO LOCAL Story So Far
GO LOCAL infographic that highlights milestones of achievement in 2012.
11/29/2012