What is GO LOCAL?

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.

Date 03/01/2013

VIDEO: GO LOCAL Shared Brand

As a GO LOCAL business member, you're a part of a cooperative. That means you are a co-owner and "share" the GO LOCAL brand along with all the other owners.

Author Terry Garrett Date 02/05/2013

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Thinking Outside the Big Box

Danielle O'Leary is the Economic Development Manager for the City of Santa Rosa. She has been working with GO LOCAL over the past year or so to find creative ways to implement import replacement theory.

Author Terry Garrett Date 01/01/2013

The Buy Local First Dividend: A Chain Reaction

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.

Author Terry Garrett Date 01/01/2013

How to GO LOCAL First in Sonoma County

GO LOCAL First asks 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.

Date 12/01/2012

GRAPHIC: The GO LOCAL Story So Far

GO LOCAL infographic that highlights milestones of achievement in 2012.

Date 11/29/2012

Understanding Cooperatives

Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.

Date 12/02/2011