Support Local Business!BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) is a national organization committed to supporting and strengthening local communities by supporting independent, local business. Local businesses are more invested in their communities, we have a different perspective on local needs and interests and take a stewardship approach to operating within our communities. There is a library of studies that have been compiled by BALLE illustrating how and why local, independent businesses have a significant beneficial impact on a local economy. Nature's Healing Center Supports our Local Living Economy!The Local Living Economy of Northern Colorado recently became it's own independent non-profit alliance - after being graciously "incubated" by the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association (RMSLA). The LLE is also a member of the larger organization BALLE.A "Living Economy" is defined by BALLE as "ensuring that economic power resides locally, sustaining healthy community life and natural life as well as long-term economic viability."
Ten Really Good Reasons to Support Local Independent Businesss Local Living Economy & Be Local website - www.belocalnc.org BALLE website - www.livingeconomies.org Nature's Healing Center is a founding member of the LLE, and our owner, Kimberly Straw, continues to serve on the Steering Committee since its inception. We energetically support this incredible effort and invite everyone to begin to learn more about why a "local, living economy" is ultimately the only real option for long-term sustainability - of our communities, of our people, and of our planet. Many know the "face" of the LLE as the Be Local Coupon Book, which you can pick up at many local, independent businesses throughout Fort Collins and Northern Colorado, including Nature's Healing Center. We invite you to visit the LLE & BALLE websites, purchase & use a Be Local Coupon Book, and actively support the local independent businesses that keep the Northern Colorado economy healthy and unique. We are working hard to make a difference in Northern Colorado and the world! Support these Local Independent Businesses!
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