Count Loyalty

"Together Let's Love Local!" Congrats to Fivestars on their new branding. Everything looks great. We look forward to loving local and supporting small businesses together!

Which camp are you in? "I believe the American public is being divided into two campsone that prioritizes convenience, the other that prioritizes relationships. The latter is something the media never anticipated. They were beating the death drum for local independent businesses. But local businesses are climbing back. More record stores opened in the last two years than opened in the 20 years before that; more bookstores have opened; more independent coffee shops have opened than Starbucks branches."

A fall favorite by cartoonist Jeff Stahler. We'd love to hear your ideas on how to locally-source Halloween treats affordably. Please comment if you've seen examples or have ideas to share!

Make sure you're going where the locals go (and hint that is not the big boxes and chain stores/restaurants) this week!

Be loyal to your local economy. It Matters.

Local, Love and Loyalty! Great video from Independent We Stand

#MakeYourLoyaltyCount at small retailers.

"It's the unique small businesses that make your community different from any other community."

Do you say 'hello' or at least smile and make eye contact with strangers in your community? Here is hoping this news report will never be real. #CommunityMatters

"Shop Local: It's important because it makes it a better place to live." Short and sweet! Thanks Local First Milwaukee for all you do to promote local loyalty.

The struggles and dedication to community are real. Please #makeyourloyaltycount. Shop local and empower dedicated entrepreneurs and your community.

If people are looking around trying to figure out what they want to support, Main Street should be at the top of their list, because they are really supporting our heritage. Nominate your hometown today. #MakeYourLoyaltyCount

It's National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. Thank them out loud today but thank them with your visits every day. #MakeYourLoyaltyCount