The Localist Movement – Waltham Local First

Small Business Saturday is November 26th

November 25, 2016

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by Aravinda Ananda Waltham Local First Co-Founder & Treasurer The holiday shopping season is upon us! Surely everyone knows about Black Friday when major retailers offer blockbuster sales. But does everyone know about Small Business Saturday? It is happening this year on November 26 and is a day to show some love to some of the many wonderful small, local businesses right here in Waltham that offer some unique finds and excellent gifts for the holiday season. Launched in November...

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On Localism and Liquor Licenses

July 18, 2016

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It's not just the weather: The topic of liquor licenses has been hot in Waltham of late. Our community has been processing two separate but related issues. The first issue remains before the Licenses and Franchises committee of the Waltham City Council, currently on summer recess. The matter they're wrestling with has at least three parts (1) whether there should be more liquor licenses in Waltham, (2) if so, how many, and (3) and how should they be distributed. We have no hard...

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Welcome!

November 24, 2014

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Waltham Local First exists to: PROMOTE Independent, Locally Owned Businesses in Waltham, Massachusetts GROW Waltham's local economy, and CELEBRATE Waltham's unique and vibrant community. Learn more on our ABOUT page. FIND A WALTHAM BUSINESS that is Independent, and Locally Owned. See what's coming up on our EVENTS CALENDAR! Follow Waltham Local First on FACEBOOK and on TWITTER! Want to reach us? Visit our CONTACT page for the many ways. THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO OUR SPONSORING MEMBERS: ...

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2014 Independent Business Survey

August 23, 2014

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The following summary extract from the 2014 Independent Business Survey summarizes the fundamental reason we exist as an organization: "The Local First movement is influencing buying habits. A large majority of businesses located in cities with an active Local First campaign reported that the initiatives had brought in new customers and/or generated other specific benefits. These businesses experienced revenue growth of 7.0% in 2013, compared to 2.3% for those in places without such an initiative." Published in February 2014 by...

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