Voting with your wallet - buy local Cool North Shore

April 30, 2014 !!Katja Macura, Co-Executive Director of LOCO BC katja@locobc.com @kmacura @locobc

If I buy local, can I have an impact on climate change issues?

Yes.

how much impact?

That depends.

About LOCO

LOCO is not-for-profit business alliance focused on growing the local economy in B.C.

We envision a province where healthy, resilient and sustainable communities are supported by strong local economies.

We convene businesses and

people

We facilitate dialogue and ways for businesses to

support each other

We amplify their stories and issues

for greater influence

Back to buy local impact.

Local businesses reduce transportation impacts associated with global supply chains when they work with local producers, manufacturers, distributers…and often, clients.

So, what is local?

51% ownership in BC !

executive decision making in BC !

community context

Why do relationships matter?

Relationships are where the magic happens.

Salt Spring CoffeeBusiness relationship ecosystem

FairwareGreat Little Box Co

Recycling Alternatives

Locally owned distribution co.

Climate Smart

Nicole Bridger Local Designer & Manufacturer

"Designers are starting to manufacture more locally because overseas isn't as cheap as it used to be."

Mills The family owned businesses.

Local businesses strengthen communities, build resilience and foster innovation.

So what can I do?

Choose Local First

Vote with your dollar

choose locally grown, made or designed products

buy from local businesses

use local service providers

Spread the word

www.locobc.com

@locobc

Buy local week (2nd week in December)

share your favourite local businesses

Join LOCO

become a business member, affiliate or contributing partner

attend our events and participate in our programs

sponsor events or programs

fund and participate in research initiatives or campaigns