The unexpected benefits of winning new business from like-minded organizations and building new partnerships have made our membership much more valuable. If you own or work for a unique, locally owned business, supporting Be Local should be a critical component of your business and marketing plan.


Gretchen Gaede, President, A-Train Marketing Communications

News/Events/Specials from Businesses

News Events Specials

Business News

Be Local Northern Colorado
Be Local is pleased to welcome new members RJM Automotive Buyers Agency, Wool Hat Furniture, Spring Kite Farm,and Hop On.
The Fort Collins Digital Workshop
The Fort Collins Digital Workshop is now offering Certification Programs! These programs offer high-level, competitive training in an accelerated format. Find out more at: http://www.fcdigitalworkshop.com/certification-programs.

Business Events

Cache Bank & Trust
October 16, 2012
Join CBT for our monthly Toolbox Series. Enjoy lunch and learn more about Business Tax Preparation for Year End, featuring Kara Jones, CPA - Sample and Bailey, CPA's. Please call 970-472-7900 to RSVP 4645 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins
Cache Bank & Trust
August 21, 2012
Join CBT in our monthly Toolbox Series. Enjoy lunch and learn about Business Succession Planning with our guest speaker, Michelle AmRhein Esq.-Otis, Coan, & Peters, LLC. Please call 970-472-7900 to RSVP 4645 Ziegler Rd Fort Collins
Cache Bank & Trust
July 17, 2012
Join CBT for our monthly Toolbox Series. Enjoy lunch and learn about Managing Financial Statements to Create Business Value, featuring Kevin Shaw, CPA - Shaw & Associates. Please call 970-472-7900 to RSVP 4645 Ziegler Rd Fort Collins
Cache Bank & Trust
June 19, 2012
Join us for our monthly Toolbox Series.Enjoy lunch and learn about Emerging Trends in Judicial Imposition of Personal Liability on Corporate Debts in CO,featuring Brian Leone,Atty.-Myatt Brandes & Gast,PC.Please call 472-7900 to RSVP 4645 Ziegler Rd
Fort Collins Food Coop
June 2, 2012
Wellness Fair at The Food Coop! Join us an educational & interactive fair with local, holistic vendors: Inner-Balance Chiro, Hugh's Acupuncture, CommUnity Acupunture, Ufer Yoga, Blissful Brights, Mother's Life Tea & more. Raffle, goodie bags, demos.
Fort Collins Food Coop
May 17, 2012
Free Food For Thought Film Series: Greenhorns. Thursday, May 17th at 7pm at Everyday Joe's (144 S. Mason). Join us for discussion after show with farmers from Happy Heart Farm, Native HIll Farm and Spring Kite Farms.
Happy Lucky's Teahouse & Treasures
May 4, 2012 - May 25, 2012
Rising Lotus Yoga joins with Happy Lucky's Teahouse to support Sustainable Schools International. Donation based class at 4021 S College Ave, all proceeds go to support education in Cambodia. Enjoy Yoga and FREE tea EVERY Friday in May at 5:30
Happy Lucky's Teahouse & Treasures
May 19, 2012 - May 18, 2012
Happy Lucky's will be doing a tea tasting at the Harmony Library on Saturday May 19th as part of the Asian Fest celebration in May. Come and learn some more about tea in the best manner possible... by drinking it. FREE event with limited seating.
Happy Lucky's Teahouse & Treasures
May 22, 2012
A special movie night hosted by Happy Lucky's Teahouse at the Lyric showing "All In This Tea (2007)" showcasing the incredible history and craft behind tea production in China. 100% of donations will go to supporting education in Cambodia. Free tea!!
The Fort Collins Digital Workshop
May 30, 2012 - November 30, -0001
Microsoft Excel Level 1 https://www.fcdigitalworkshop.com/event-registration/?regevent_action=register&event_id=222
The Fort Collins Digital Workshop
June 5, 2012 - November 30, -0001
Web Design with HMTL/XHTML/CSS Level 1 https://www.fcdigitalworkshop.com/event-registration/?regevent_action=register&event_id=336
The Fort Collins Digital Workshop
June 13, 2012 - November 30, -0001
Understanding Your Digital Camera - Getting Those Great Shots! https://www.fcdigitalworkshop.com/event-registration/?regevent_action=register&event_id=366
The Fort Collins Digital Workshop
June 21, 2012 - November 30, -0001
Adobe Photoshop Level 1 https://www.fcdigitalworkshop.com/event-registration/?regevent_action=register&event_id=323
The Gardens on Spring Creek
June 28, 2012
Growing and Preserving Herbs - Learn how to grow, maintain, harvest, preserve, and cook with your own fresh and dried herbs. $15 members/$18 non-members. Master Food Safety Advisors
The Wright Life
April 22, 2012 - June 3, 2012
Spring Ultimate League at Spring Canyon Park Register at The Wright Life, 200 Linden Street in Old Town, Fort Collins. Early registration $35 per person until March 30th. Individuals are drafted on teams and play 2 games per day from 1-4p

Business Specials

Genoa Coffee & Wine
Happy Hour from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm every Tuesday through Saturday at Genoa Espresso & Wine! $1.00 off all microbrews and wines (except the house wines).