supporting locally owned, independent businesses & inspiring our community to choose local first.
Why Choose Local?
Whether that’s a local clothing store, an independent pharmacy, a neighborhood bakery, or a local art gallery, when you choose local first, you support your community in so many ways. First and foremost, more of the money you spend stays in your community - up to four times more!
Numerous studies have found that towns and cities with a thriving locally owned, independent business community enjoy many benefits, from improved public health and better tax revenue to higher community engagement and social capital.
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 benefits of choosing local, and provides opportunities for community connection.
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