Join us for an interactive day of learning based on the triple bottom line (economic, social, and environmental well-being). Local business owners and community leaders will discuss the successes and challenges they’ve faced in their pursuit of sustainability and provide practical tips for steps to take in your own organization. Sessions will be geared toward business owners.
Breakout Sessions Include:
Maximizing the Benefits of My Local First Membership
Learn more about the advantages of belonging to Local First and how to become more involved in building the local economy.
Building Social Capital
Everyday business and social interactions can become less costly when you build trust and foster repeated social interactions within your community.
Succession Planning
Is your business in the midst of a transition? Learn how to keep your business local when you're ready to move on to your next adventure, and develop candidates with high leadership potential to ensure future viability.
Creative Marketing Tactics
Learn how to put non-traditional, low-cost, marketing tactics to work for your business.
Going Green and Cutting Costs
Learn how to create efficiencies that beneift both your bottom line and the environment.