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About Me

The Portland Buy Local campaign is an effort to raise public awareness of the benefits of supporting locally owned, independent businesses.

Locally owned businesses give Portland its unique identity and character in an increasingly homogenized consumer culture.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.portlandbuylocal.org .

NEW T-SHIRTS AND MORE BUMPER STICKERS!

Portland Buy Local's new t-shirt is now on sale at the following locations: Books Etc, Coffee by Design, Longfellow Books, Planet Dog, Portland Photo Works, Portmanteau, and Videoport.The design, in blue on a chocolate brown shirt, is by Elizabeth Mitchell The shirts are made with organic cotton, grown and sewn in the U.S., and locally screen-printed.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Portland business owners, residents, and consumers!

My Blog

Indie Biz Awards Party!

Join Portland Buy Local this Wednesday, May 20th at the Empire Dine & Dance for the second annual Indie Biz Awards!Doors open at 6 pm for music by The Bob Hamilton Jazz Trio, food by The Empire kitche...
Posted by on Sat, 16 May 2009 08:04:00 GMT

Voting opens today for the Indie Biz Awards!

Visit www.portlandbuylocal.org and cast your votes for your favorite local independent businesses in Portland. This year's nominees include Videoport, Local 188, Apple Core Therapeutic Massage, Ferdin...
Posted by on Fri, 01 May 2009 14:47:00 GMT

Nominate! Vote! Celebrate!

Nominations are now open for the Second Annual Portland Indie Biz Awards!Anyone can nominate a business (but only a local independent businesses can win).  Anyone can vote for a finalist (but you can ...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Buy Local. Give Local.

Give Local! This holiday season, Portland Buy Local is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Northern New England to help collect donations of clothing and other items to support their human service...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:34:00 GMT

Portland Buy Local Design Contest!

In honor of Independents Week 2008, Portland Buy Local is sponsoring a Buy Local shirt design contest!   The winning submission will become the design for Portland Buy Local's 2009 shirt. ...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Why do YOU Buy Local?

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Posted by on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:56:00 GMT

Vote Today!

Vote today for your favorite local and independent businesses at Portland Indie Biz Awards!   The First Annual Portland Indie Biz Awards will recognize the leaders among Portland's vibrant indep...
Posted by on Mon, 05 May 2008 07:55:00 GMT

Buy Local Wants YOU!

Portland Buy Local's annual membership drive is underway. Please join today - or if you're already a member, renew! Portland Buy Local needs your support to sustain and expand ...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:33:00 GMT

Nominate Your Portland Faves!

The Portland Buy Local Campaign is now accepting nominations for the first annual Portland Indie Biz Awards.Nominate your local faves in the following categories:Portland Soul - represents the true es...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:44:00 GMT

Coming Soon... Portland IndieBiz Awards

SAVE THE DATE! The First Annual Portland IndieBiz Awards May 22nd at SPACE GallerySoon you will have a chance to nominate and vote for your favorite local independent businesses. Keep your eyes p...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:20:00 GMT