2013 Be Local Coupon Book will be availalbe on November 18th, 2012

Durango, CO – The 2013 Be Local Coupon Book will be arriving in stores November 18th, 2012. Our 5th annual book is bigger and even better than before. It features 279 special offers from 207 local businesses.

Look for it in many of your favorite locally owned independent businesses the week of Thanksgiving 

About Local First: The greater Durango community is characterized by our history, our geography and local businesses. We support one another’s independent ideas and fresh thinking to create a sustainable, vibrant and unique community.

The Local Breakdown: For every $100 spent in a locally owned and independent business, $68 returns to the community through avenues such as taxes, payroll, and other expenditures.  Spend $100 with a national chain and only $43 of your purchase stays in our local community.  When you buy online its $0.

If you think about all of the great locally owned, independent businesses in our community, you think about your neighbor or your friend, who has created a business that supports La Plata County commerce and adds to the unique landscape of the community.

Local First Mission: Local First is a non-profit organization of 180 members and growing. We support locally owned, independent businesses through marketing programs, events, and promotion – driving customers to Look Local First. The mission of Local First is to help locally-owned, independent businesses and organizations thrive as they work together to build an economy that values people, the planet and prosperity for everyone.

What is a locally-owned, independent business? Visit local first website: http://local-first.org/content/welcome