Support Local Business!BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) is a national organization committed to supporting independent, local business and thereby strengthening local communities and their economies. 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 Economy!Be Local Northern Colorado recently came into it's own as an independent non-profit organization - after being graciously "incubated" by the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association (RMSLA). Be Local Northern Colorado 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 Be Local Northern Colorado website - www.belocalnc.org BALLE website - www.livingeconomies.org Nature's Healing Center is a founding member of Be Local Northern Colorado, and our owner, Kimberly Meyer-Straw, served 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. The Be Local NC website has many resources for supporting local independent businesses, including a listing of member businesses. They also publish the Be Local Coupon Book, which you can pick up at many local, independent businesses throughout Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. We invite you to visit the Be Local NC & 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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