When we first started, Be Local NC was a most valuable supporter. Now as we build our airport shuttle transportation company, we work closely with many Be Local members. Every local independent organization should join and continue to build on the economic strength of Northern Colorado.

TAKE THE BE LOCAL 20/20 CHALLENGE…

As of May 17, 2012
20/20 Pledgers = 667
Direct Impact = $266,800
Economic Multiplier* (2x-4x)= $533,600 - $1,067,200

Most of us spend 20 bucks a week to eat, shop, play, and just plain live.  BE LOCAL 20/20 is challenging us to spend it mindfully … and help us generate new measures for community economy.

SIGN THE ONLINE PLEDGE. Spend $20 each week – of your usual budget – at local unique businesses for the next 20 weeks. The more people who participate in the challenge, the more we invest to keep Northern Colorado a great place to live.

TRACK YOUR 20 WEEKS.   Here’s a wallet-size sheet.

CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS  & EMPLOYEES. You can double-triple-quadruple your impact by forwarding the BE LOCAL 20/20 Challenge to your friends and encouraging them to take the Pledge!

TELL US WHERE YOU SPENT YOUR 20 BUCKS! People are posting great ideas on where they are spending their $20 and you can, too. Read Pledger Stories

*National studies indicate that money spent with local independent businesses circulates 2-4 times in the local economy. (This is the most conservative analysis – it can be up to 7 times depending on the business.) Simply put, supporting independent businesses extends the impact of your funds.

Support unique, independent and homegrown Northern Colorado…eating, drinking, shopping, getting healthy, getting cultured, growing community, growing Living Economy!