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.

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

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

For a second year in a row, Dane Buy Local helped contribute to the success of Wisconsin Public Television's Auction in multiple ways on June 4, 2010.

The 3rd edition of the Dane Buy Local Guide features shopping tips and listings for more than 400 locally owned and independent businesses.

Our very own Dane Buy Local Co-founder Rick Brooks travels to Houston as one of the key conference speakers helping facilitate the fertilization of new business networks like Dane Buy Local.

The impact Dane Buy Local has on our local economy is beginning to catch on in other areas throughout the Midwest.

Attendees from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois joined leaders from Dane Buy Local and Our Milwaukee for a workshop on "Building a Community of Businesses " on the UW campus on April 1, 2010.

Help support Dane Buy Local and spread our Think Local First message throughout the community at the same time.