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Cap Times Writes of DBL's First Gala Being a Success

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Dane Buy Local Gala is Tomorrow

Our Fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 10th at Overture Center 

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Dane Buy Local is hiring for an Executive Director.


Fulltime Executive Director position open at Dane Buy Local

Candidate will lead the development and implementation of Dane Buy Local’s vision, mission, and guiding principles. Guiding the collaboration of staff, volunteers, and alliances will allow Dane Buy Local to better serve its membership and initiatives.

Learn more about the responsibilities and requirements of the position here:

http://www.danebuylocal.com/images/stories/pdfs/ed%20descrip%20121912.pdf

 

 

 

Cap Times Writes of DBL's First Gala Being a Success

Dave Zweifel Highlights Dane Buy Local's Gala Fundraiser

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Dane Buy Local Gala is Tomorrow

Our Fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 10th at Overture Center 

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Dane Buy Local Hires an Administrative Assistant

Dane Buy Local Hires Barb Cheron-Peterson 

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Dane Buy Local Hiring

Dane Buy Local is hiring a PT Administrative Assistant

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Dane Buy Local Hires an Executive Director

Dane Buy Local President Colin Murray is Named Executive Director

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Dane Buy Local Hiring

Dane Buy Local is hiring for an Executive Director.

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Dane County Executive Holds Think Local First Press Conference

Dane County becomes the first unit of government to join Dane Buy Local

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Meet Staci Fritz

Dane Buy Local staff continues to grow.

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Meet Mark Van Allen

Dane Buy Local hires fulltime Events & Marketing Coordinator

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The Economic Secret of Vacant City Spaces

Most of us feel attached to our neighborhoods, but can this emotional connection help fuel local economies? According to a multi-year study by Gallup and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the answer is yes:

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New Survey Shows That Americans Prefer Local Small Business

Report: Compared to major corporations, small businesses have won the hearts and minds of consumers.

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To Boost Small Business Credit, Think Small (Banks)

Bank credit, as you probably know, is crucial to small businesses seeking to grow.

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Local Ownership Makes Communities Healthier, Wealthier and Wiser

When policymakers debate anything having to do with economic development — approving a new big-box store, say, or handing out tax breaks to large companies — most don’t imagine that the decision will have any effect on such things as voter turnout or the prevalence of chronic disease. But a growing body of research is...

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Economic impact of Dane County arts scene

The amount of money that nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Dane County — and their audiences — poured into the local economy in 2010 was nearly double that of many other communities of comparable size, according to a new national study.

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Three Reasons why Buying Local Will Save the US Economy

As a US product evangelist and humanity realist, I would like to get three points across that will hopefully convince you and all fellow Americans that buying US-made goods is the answer to turning our economic boat around.

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The Benefits of Doing Business Locally

In the smallest towns, bustling cities, and everything in between, more citizens lament losing a sense of community and local character.

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10 Ways To Love Where You Live
How to build community here and now—because neighborhoods are more than houses in proximity.

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The Rise of the New Economy Movement
Special Feature: The Rise of the New Economy Movement
05/30/2012
Source: Huffington Post

By Gar Alperovitz
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Dane Buy Local taps into a surging “local first” movement

The buy local craze is not news to Dane Buy Local, which was started eight years ago as a way to encourage sustainability, strengthen community ties, and boost the local economy.

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DBL Members report paying out over $85 million in salaries

A recent survey showed local Dane County businesses are providing a positive impact on the economy.The survey counted 4,277 employees working at Dane Buy Local businesses.

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“The Small Business Development Center at UW-Madison provides training and networking for hundreds of independent business owners every year. Dane Buy Local members are often key resources for us as well as the beneficiaries of SBDC expertise and support. The lessons that local business owners share contribute not only to the success of their businesses; the...

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Reasons for Buying Local

Keep Dane County original. We ensure that unique, one-of-a-kind businesses survive.
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Did You Know?

A local economy values relationships over transactions.  Doing business locally depends upon and builds social capital and longer-term thinking; conducting transactions long distance promotes anonymity and facilitates short-term profit-taking.”
--Woody Tasch, Founder, Slow Money
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