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Dane Buy Local Hires Greg Lawless as Executive Director

Greg Lawless has been named the first executive director of Dane Buy Local, a network of locally owned, independent businesses that has grown to nearly 450 members.

2010 Dane Buy Local Venetian Boat Parade

Join us as we launch our 2nd Annual Dane Buy Local Venetian Night ~ A Boat Parade of Lights on Lake Mendota.

10,000 Dane Buy Local Guides inserted in June Sustainable Times

In June, consumers found our new 2010 Dane Buy Local Guide and several articles about Dane Buy Local.

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Dane Buy Local

Dane Buy Local is a coalition of local independent businesses, organizations and citizens in and around Dane County, Wisconsin acting in alliance to keep our communities prosperous and sustainable.

Featured Local Business

Ian's Pizza by the Slice
Since 2001 Ian's Pizza has been serving downtown Madison with unusual slices of pizza and fresh salads, available to eat in-store, take out, or have delivered. The original Ian's at 319 Frances Stre...

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Markley Team (Steven and Holly), Coldwell Banker Success Realtors

J.C. Rose Associates

Why Knot?

Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Briana's Bright Meditation

Community Shares of WI

Hallman Lindsay Paints

Rutabaga Paddlesports

Sassi Styles

Vintage Brewing Company

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Top 5 Reasons for Buying Local

1. Enrich the community economy. Each time money is spent at a locally-owned business, the tax stays in Dane County to support local resources such as schools, parks, police and fire...and much more.

2. Keep Dane County original. We ensure that unique, one-of-a-kind businesses survive.

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3. Provide more jobs. All together, locally owned independent businesses are our largest employer.

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4. Ensure a solid foundation for local nonprofit organizations who serve us. Locally owned businesses give more.

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5. Create good places to work: We want work life to reflect home town friendliness and familiarity. Treating our employees well is part of our community commitment.

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Special Events

Join us as we launch our 2nd Annual DaneBuyLocal Venetian Night
A Boat Parade of Lights on Lake Mendota
When: Sunday, September 5th @ Dusk

Find out more info here.

Thank you to this year's sponsors!