What gives community its unique local flavor? That surprising restaurant, the lively coffeehouse, a quaint boutique. At the heart of keeping neighborhoods engaging and healthy is LOCAL BUSINESS. As America is paved over, becoming one big chainstore strip mall, we find ourselves drawn to places with character. We hunger for places where we are known and where the unique expression of an entrepreneur's genius connects with us and makes us feel at home.
We also find that local businesses employ at least half of the nation's workforce, and create two out of every three new jobs, but are being squeezed out by non-local businesses who receive tax subsidies and public funding. It's time to take back the streets and keep Colorado communities safe for local business.
Meet the Colorado Local First Directory, your resource for finding and recommending Colorado-based businesses. A project of the Mile High Business Alliance, (www.milehighbiz.org) Colorado Local First makes it easier to locate and support businesses that are more responsible, more independent, more sustainable.
Local Business Quicksearch
The Colorado Local First Directory is not just an online phone book. Expanded listings tell you more about these local businesses and how they impact our community. You are invited to leave feedback about businesses - tell us which coffee house makes the best brew, and your favorite place to go dancing. Your experiences will not only help others find what they're looking for, but provide valuable feedback to local businesses about what we most want to see from them.
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