This document outlines the mission and activities of a network of locally owned businesses working to build a strong local economy and vibrant community through creating new programs and supporting existing initiatives related to education, buy local campaigns, coupons, advocacy, business-to-business purchasing, events, local food and fuel production, the creative economy, financing, research, and green economy efforts.
2. Mission & Activities We are… A network of locally owned & independent businesses working to build a strong local economy and a vibrant community. Creating new programs/initiatives & Supporting existing initiatives
• building support for locally owned businessesthrough highly visible educationalcampaigns that convey the many benefitsthese businesses bring to the community• leveling the playing field by making "locallyowned" a strong brand that can counterthe advertising advantages the chains enjoy• engaging citizens in actively shaping thefuture economic development of their cityand region• influencing city officials and helping toshape policies that support local enterprise• stimulating more media coverage of theissue and providing a strong voice for independentbusinesses in local news stories• working with banks, developers, communityorganizations, and others to create opportunitiesfor local business development