About Us

Portland Buy Local is an educational, nonprofit organization based in Portland, Maine. The organization’s supporters and partners include local, independent businesses, community nonprofits, and individuals who share a passion for supporting a thriving, local first economy. The organization provides educational resources to support locally owned, independent businesses, educates the public about the community benefits of choosing local, and provides opportunities for community connection. 

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Our Mission

To nurture a strong local economy by delivering impactful education and support to locally owned, independent businesses and inspiring our community to choose local first.

We envision a thriving and resilient local economy where everyone chooses local first. That economy is led by successful, locally owned, independent businesses whose collective contributions enrich the lives of the entire community.

Our Vision

What We Do

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Deliver free support and educational resources to help locally owned, independent, non-franchised businesses thrive and enrich their communities. 

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Create public educational campaigns to share the community benefits of choosing local and inspire consumers to choose local first.

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Create opportunities and tools that build relationships and connect local businesses with the community.

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Cartoon animals perched on posts, each representing different local communities or professions, including a moose, a raccoon with a construction helmet, a stork holding a bag, a duck with a fishing net, a otter with a chef's hat and beer mug, and a beaver with a spoon, indicating a focus on local engagement or specialties.

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