events

Idaho state parks officials focusing on local retail goods

Boise, ID — The Department of Parks and Recreation is trying to find more ways for visitors to take home a piece of Idaho at park gift shops filled with sweets, soaps and other goods... more »

Why Bike Racks Matter To Santa Monica’s Buy Local Efforts

Santa Monica has embarked on a "Buy Local" campaign, and by the time you read this, it will have been underscored by Saturday's Buy Local Day Expo and related Buy Local Day events. There are... more »

Boulder Advocates Work Toward Claim To Fair Trade Fame

Having visited a Costa Rican coffee farm this past January, Boulder resident Cristina Aguilera will think twice the next time she takes a sip of that warm, brown nectar of the gods."(The trip) really gave... more »

Trend To Buy Local Gaining Popularity

Five years ago, Claudia Perez wouldn't give a local label a second glance. Now the 26-year-old San Antonio resident checks the origin of her food, choosing regional items for their freshness and to "support local... more »

Business Expo Has Something For The Whole Family

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce is looking to put efforts toward "shop local" initiatives this year, and it'll get a nice start to showcasing local businesses this weekend at its Community Expo and Home... more »

Local Shops, Restaurants Continue To Thrive On Plaza

The Country Club Plaza enjoys mythic status in Kansas City. Residents take great pride in it, whether they shop there or not.And like a lot of mythic subjects, a lot of myths swirl around it.... more »

Time Is Right For A Shop Local Campaign

The recent spike in fuel prices is increasing the pressure on an already moribund local economy - but could there be a silver lining in high prices at the pump for merchants in smaller communities?The... more »

On the Spectrum: Shop Local And Fair Trade Are Compatible

Some people in my hometown of Calistoga seek to have it officially certified as a "fair trade" town. With so much growing interest in sustainable communities that produce and "shop local" first, I view "fair... more »