Reason 4 |
| Ensure a solid foundation for local nonprofit organizations who serve us. Locally owned businesses give more. |
Latest News
| Channel 3 "Local Businesses See Strong Sales As Holiday Season Begins" |
Some local businesses reported a 200% increase in sales during Small Business Saturday, huge success! |
| Various Sources Urge Consumers to "Think Local First" and to "Remember to Shop Small, Shop Local This Holiday Season" |
Several local news sources report on Small Business Saturday and Dane Buy Local's efforts to Think Local First for the holidays |
| Cap Times highlights benefits of "Think Local First" mentality for the holidays |
| This article in the Cap Times features some of the Dane Buy Local members as they promote the important benefits to local economies and communities when customers "Think Local First" for the holidays. |
more »
Search for Dane County Goods and Services:
Testimonials
Supporting local businesses and promoting the local economy is an important part of the Sustainable Times’ mission and focus. I therefore welcome the very existence of Dane Buy Local as an invaluable contribution to those same goals. On a more practical level Dane Buy Local has proven to be a great resource for the Sustainable Times, from e... |
more »
Reasons for Buying Local
| Provide more jobs. Altogether, locally owned independent businesses are our largest employer. |
more »
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 |
more »
Get Local
Adult Swim Madison Children's Museum - Friday, Feb. 10th, 6-10 pm
Buy your tickets now! Join our Steampunk Cabaret! Highlights include performances by New MUSE (New Music Everywhere), steampunk airbrush body painting, guest artists from Madison’s TeslaCon, and another costume contest!
Greg Abate w/Ryan Korb Trio In Concert - Friday, Feb. 17th 7:30 pm
Farley's House of Pianos w/pianist Mathew Buchman & bassist Charles Ledvina. Tickets are $22, call 608-271-2626, or buy in advance at Farley's House of Pianos or Orange Tree Imports.
Connect With Us