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Celebrate your independents!

Highlights, News   Jun 30, 2010

Portland Buy Local will be at the Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 30th, to celebrate Maine’s local farmers, independent businesses, and the release of our new Find Your Independents guide.

The days leading up to July 4th offer a great opportunity to reflect on the value of community self-determination and to honor those locally owned businesses and organizations that keep Portland independent.

This year’s celebration also marks Portland Buy Local’s 4th birthday — and you know what that means: free cake!

So, please stop by, say hello, eat some cake, purchase a new Buy Local tote for your Farmers Market booty, and pick up a copy of our new directory.

Portland Celebrates Its Independents

Highlights, News   Jun 30, 2010

On the Wednesday before July 4th, Portland Buy Local spent the morning at the Farmers Market celebrating Maine’s local farmers, independent businesses, and the release of our new Find Your Independents guide.

This year’s celebration also marked Portland Buy Local’s 4th birthday.

Hundreds of people, many wearing Portland Buy Local t-shirts, stopped by to pick up a copy of the new guide and enjoy a slice of cake.

Thank you to all of those who joined us in celebrating, and to the local entrepreneurs and farmers who keep Maine such a great, independent state!

Last Chance! Don’t miss out on being in the new directory!

Highlights, News   Mar 10, 2010

We print our local business directory only once a year, and this year’s edition is shaping up to be a stunning piece with new cover art by Amy Teh and a full-color redesign throughout.

We will be printing and distributing 15,000 copies beginning in June and running through the holidays and into next year.

Don’t miss out: For your local business or organization be included, we need your renewal form or new membership application, and your annual dues, in hand no later than THURSDAY, APRIL 1st.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
All locally owned, independent businesses and organizations in Portland, as well as individuals, are eligible to become members. See the application for details.

If you’d like to save a stamp, you are welcome to drop off your form and check at any of the following businesses: Tsunami Tattoo (Pleasant Street), Videoport (Middle Street), Longfellow Books (Monument Square), or Portmanteau (Free Street).

DIRECTORY ADVERTISING
One of the best ad deals in Portland. All members are eligible to advertise in the directory. See the rate sheet for ad rates, instructions for reserving space, and specs.

Buy Local Campaign Boosting Business-to-Business Activity

Highlights, News   Feb 10, 2010

PORTLAND, ME (February 5, 2010): A new survey of Portland Buy Local’s growing membership shows that the campaign’s effectiveness has continued to increase as the effort enters its fourth year.

In addition to influencing consumers, the campaign has also prompted many of Portland’s independent business owners to seek out other local businesses for goods and services that they previously procured from non-local providers, the survey found.

Read more: 2010 Member Survey Press Release