Buy Local Awareness Week 

Working with your local Chamber of Commerce or governing body, designate a week dedicated to buying local, and get local businesses on board to host open houses, special promotions, and community talks about the economic benefits of local spending. The Grange may want to focus on agri-businesses and farms and partner with the Chamber or others to take lead with other businesses. Each day can focus on a different sector, such as “Farmers Market Monday” or “Shop Small Saturday.”

Resources Needed:

Event schedules, promotional materials, and partnerships with local businesses. A Grange can host kickoff events or talks at their hall. Without a hall, partner with central community spaces. Volunteers can manage daily events, promote activities, and track the week’s success.

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