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The Power of Local

February 24, 2010 4:56 PM | Posted By: Sarah Giovannini | In: Community Outreach, Members, Raleigh Economy


Local businesses are educating communities, changing economic policies, and even outperforming chain competitors.


Independent Weekly's Best of the Triangle 2010

February 24, 2010 4:37 PM | Posted By: Sarah Giovannini | In: Community Outreach, Raleigh Economy

The Independent Weekly is once again featuring its annual "Best of the Triangle" edition this June. From now until then, Triangle locals can vote for their pick for the best picks of year. Vote for your favorite businesses, peolple, locations, and more in the following categories: Wine & Dine, Music & Clubs, Out & About, Goods, Services, Media, and Wildcard.  Shop Local Raleigh wants to know who are would get your vote?


Proof that Industrial Incentives are Poor Bet

February 12, 2010 12:27 PM | Posted By: Sarah Giovannini

 When are we going to halt public expenditures on the "buffalo hunt" for footloose industry and instead focus our resources and efforts on the sector that produces by far most of the jobs - existing industry and homegrown business?


Logan Trading Co. Matching up to $10,000 in Donations to Charity Aiding Haiti

February 3, 2010 4:20 PM | Posted By: Sarah Giovannini | In: Community Outreach

Logan Trading Co. announced this week that it will match donations up to $10,000 to support Mission to Haiti, a Miami-based charity providing critical medical care and food to earthquake victims in Haiti. Donations can be made at the Logan Trading Co. store or directly to the charity through its secure online giving page at www.MissionToHaiti.org


Help for Haiti

January 21, 2010 1:31 PM | Posted By: Sarah Giovannini

 Sponsored by Beleza in Cameron Village. Donate for relief efforts in Haiti on Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23.


With most airport spending going out of state, some ask … shouldn't we buy local?

December 16, 2009 3:36 PM | Posted By: Sarah Giovannini | In: Raleigh Economy

"An examination of the spending on Raleigh-Durham International Airport's Terminal 2 shows that more than 95 percent of the nearly $560 million contracts awarded so far went to firms based outside the state of North Carolina.."


Consider Local Retailers this Holiday Season!

December 8, 2009 4:29 PM | Posted By: Sarah Giovannini | In: Community Outreach, Raleigh Economy

http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/letters/story/230048.html

An article in the N&O regarding their Dec. 1 Holiday Gift Guide

"I was both excited and saddened by your Dec. 1 Holiday Gift Guide. Good suggestions for some wonderful toys, but the recommended retailers were a poor choice. There are at least five local toy stores and many bookstores in the area, and all you gave were Web sites..."


I Heart Retail

December 8, 2009 4:18 PM | Posted By: Sarah Giovannini | In: Community Outreach, Members

 

http://ncsulilwolf.blogspot.com/2009/11/taking-local-love-to-new-level.html

New local concept from Lisa Jeffries featuring local retailers in Raleigh/Cary.  I Heart Retail offers readers a newsletter, fashion picks, and great deals from these boutiques.

 


Shop Local Raleigh Mentioned on NPR

December 1, 2009 3:48 PM | Posted By: Sarah Giovannini

Small Retailers Push for Local Support on this black Friday


GRMA Announces the 65th Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade

November 17, 2009 2:15 PM | Posted By: Sarah Styron

The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (GRMA) announces the 65th Annual Raleigh Christmas parade to be held on Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Raleigh. WRAL-TV is the Title Sponsor and Official Media Partner for the fifth year in a row. Live televised coverage will begin at 10 a.m. when the first parade unit reaches the television anchor location.

 

TOP 10 Reasons
to Shop Local

  1. Buy local to support yourself

  2. Keep our community unique

  3. Be eco-friendly

  4. Create more jobs

  5. Get better service

  6. Put your taxes to good use

  7. Invest in the community

  8. Support community groups

  9. Promote competition and diversity

  10. Encourage future investment