Orcas First: Think Local, Buy Local

Orcas First: Think Local, Buy Local The Power of Shopping Locally: job creation; taxes support local infrastructure; donations to local non-profits... the list goes on and on.

The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce's program to support our local businesses is "Orcas First."

Tonight!
07/25/2024

Tonight!

This story challenges America's oversimplified view of race and explores how different individuals across generations pursued all available avenues of opportunity to define their lives in a race-conscious society. American history is not white history, although it has been presented that way. The times call for a truth telling.

Join us for this compelling, complex conversation.

Support the local businesses on Orcas Island! Vote every day! Currently #8 in voting.
05/01/2018

Support the local businesses on Orcas Island! Vote every day! Currently #8 in voting.

Orcas Island: Vote for your favorite small town shopping scene!!

Getting & Keeping customers. Worth the read.
02/22/2015

Getting & Keeping customers. Worth the read.

A guide to converting prospects into customers from the first point of contact.

Some of the clearest, most convincing reasoning on why we should be shopping locally. From WBUR in Boston:http://goo.gl/...
01/07/2013

Some of the clearest, most convincing reasoning on why we should be shopping locally. From WBUR in Boston:
http://goo.gl/Y8ikJ

For a real economic recovery to take off nationally, it must happen among the millions of small enterprises in our cities and towns.

A one-year abstinence from Amazon.com? Is it possible?
11/26/2012

A one-year abstinence from Amazon.com? Is it possible?

On Cyber Monday, guest columnist Maria Semple is asking you to join her in resisting the impulse to do your Christmas shopping in a flurry of clicks.

Small Business Saturday is almost here. Make a difference in your local community.
11/22/2012

Small Business Saturday is almost here. Make a difference in your local community.

Small Business Saturday arrives on November 24. Orcas Islanders love to 'Shop Small' on the island! Welcoming mat or not, local retailers appreciate your business.

Last year, over 100 million consumers shopped in small, local stores as well as at small online storefronts. “Shop Small...
11/17/2012

Last year, over 100 million consumers shopped in small, local stores as well as at small online storefronts. “Shop Small” is the mandate on November 24.

Big retailers have Black Friday and the online retailers have Cyber Monday. And, for the past three years, small business owners have their kickoff to the holiday shopping season during that same busy weekend with Small Business Saturday. American Express started Small Business Saturday in 2010 as ...

11/06/2012

If you Think Locally, and Buy Locally, then you need to check out this article about Lisa Nakamura's book ... Bucky!

Having spent years cultivating her Orcas Island restaurant, Allium, chef Lisa Nakamura has seen first-hand the benefits of keeping...

Grab a copy of Bucky from your local bookstore - or order from Bucky's website.
09/19/2012

Grab a copy of Bucky from your local bookstore - or order from Bucky's website.

Have you read 'Bucky the dollar bill' yet? Written by Lisa Nakamura (chef/owner Allium Restaurant on Orcas Island), it tells the story of how a dollar spent locally has an impact on many, many lives. As noted at the end of the book, "Generosity given wisely brings prosperity. Please help spread your Buckies responsibly." (Bucky's website: http://www.spreadthebucky.com/)

So obvious.
08/10/2012

So obvious.

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The Chamber is pleased to be partnering with the American Independent Business Alliance - working to spread the word on ...
07/28/2012

The Chamber is pleased to be partnering with the American Independent Business Alliance - working to spread the word on 'Buy Local' campaigns.

AMIBA’s senior staff each wield more than 12 years of experience in both executing "Buy Local" campaigns and helping others develop the most effective initiatives. Now we’ve boiled down that knowledge to a primer offering small business advocates and owners guidance on how to effectively nurture a c...

When small town entrepreneurs prosper, they bring a wealth of benefits to community.
07/23/2012

When small town entrepreneurs prosper, they bring a wealth of benefits to community.

When small town entrepreneurs prosper, they help their community prosper. It's one of my core beliefs, and it's supported by some scholarly ...

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