In Business Monthly September 2008
Buying locally isn't always more expensive and can better support community's economy
By LISA SWALLOW
Missoula is officially jumping on the buy local bandwagon. Or is it chuckwagon? We lucky Missoulians can purchase Bitterroot Valley natural grass-fed beef and lamb and a wide array of wonderful and colorful produce on Saturday mornings at the farmers markets. One of our tasty local breweries relies on local honey for its famous summer ale. And we all have the option to craft our next rebuilding endeavor around a purchase at the ultimate neighborhood purveyor - Home Resource! Recycled building materials, like the screen door from your neighbor's house, fits like a well-oiled glove on your cabin door up Rock Creek. Reuse, reduce, recycle and ... buy local. Read more
Missoulian 8/23/08
Loco for local: Group seeks to raise awareness about benefits of keeping shopping dollars in community
The
“roots” in Missoula's River City Roots Festival just got a little bit
greener. With help from the event's official “green” sponsor, Missoula
Federal Credit Union, the city's Sustainable Business Council will provide sustainable supplies, such as reusable cups, to weekend festival-goers, and will launch its “Think Local - Buy Local” campaign at the event. Read more
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