“In our neighborhoods and villages, we have the power to build a resilient economy—one less dependent on the megasystems of finance and production that have proved to be so unreliable. Most enterprise begins locally, in garages, basements, and dining rooms. The first dollars in any new business come from family and friends…As families and neighbors, we have the local power to nurture and support these businesses so that they have a viable market.
John McKnight
"The Abundant Community"

“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; they energize the entire regional economy.”
Barry Roberts
UW Madison Small Business Development Center

"I'm not sure that most national business reporters would consider what we hear from our members as news. It's not Wall Street lingo. Dane Buy Local members talk about feeling respected for the exchange of both monetary value and meaning. Our "Friendly Faces,Neighborhood Places" motto resonates pretty powerfully. And so does the notion of a "local living economy."
Rick Brooks
UW Extension

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 editorial content to helping establish professional relationships with many local businesses. If Dane Buy Local didn’t exist already, it would have to be created urgently.
George Zens, Editor & Publisher
Sustainable Times

I buy local because I know it's often a better product that more often fits my needs, and keeps small, unique companies who care about their impact on the community and world, alive and open.
Gage Mitchell
Gage Mitchell Design

Our company, Total Awards & Promotions / AwardsMall.com, is enjoying the great relationships we're building as members of Dane Buy Local. Working on a committee has helped us to meet and get to know other members. We're proud to be part of an organization that believes in members helping members. The monthly membership events are becoming known as "The place to network!". I suggest that other local companies should come and find out what a great investment membership in Dane Buy Local can be.
Donna M. Gray, President
Total Awards & Promotions / AwardsMall.com