What is Local First Chicago?
Local First Chicago is a network of locally owned, independent businesses and community organizations joined together to keep money and character in our neighborhoods and build a thriving local living economy. LFC is a chapter of the Business Alliance for Local, Living Economies (BALLE).Read more about Local First Chicago.
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Sustainable
When: Friday,
September 12th & Saturday, September 13th
Where: UIC Chicago
Visit
the Local First Chicago table & workshop
Online Marketing
Panel
Come and learn the secrets to successfully marketing your business online!
When: Wednesday, September 17th @ 8:00 am
Where: Noble Tree, 2444 N. Clark,
Cost: This Event is Free to Paying Members. $5 for members of the
public.
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We Thank Our Sponsors!
Reason # 4
Small local
businesses are the largest employer nationally, and small businesses account
for the vast majority of job growth. Locally owned businesses are far less likely
to pull up stakes and move operations to another city or country,
taking their jobs with them.
Member Spotlight
Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters
Where: They
have moved to a new location. They
located at 1279