| Tourism brings mix to local shopping options |
What Colorado's southwestern-most county offers tourists as far as majestic mountain adventures, outdoor sports and recreation and Native American heritage, it might lack in certain shopping selections.
Choices in the number of shows at a movie theater and stores specializing in shoes, up-scale clothing, books and electronics can often fall short in a small tourist region like Montezuma County.
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| Niche markets add character to local business |
From rustic aspen furniture to custom Norton motorcycle rebuilds, buying local is creating its own unique industries in Montezuma County.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 |
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| Toss locally grown produce into summer salads |
Summer typically brings about images of steaks and burgers heating on the grill, coupled with a creamy potato salad and corn on the cob.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 |
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| Mom and pops, chains all contribute to Cortez |
When it comes to Cortez's businesses listed in the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association directory, there are three shades of local.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009 |
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| Alliance helps promote independent businesses |
With Independence Day quickly approaching, so is a separate business campaign that has a similar verbal twist.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
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| Shop local for summer rewards |
It's "Christmas season in the summer" until mid-July in Dolores.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
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| Some food travels long distances to dinner plate |
Carrots from California, blueberries from Michigan and papayas from Hawaii - food moves more than you might think.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 |
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| Retail association seeks public
feedback on buy-local campaign |
The Cortez Retail Enhancement Association will hold a buy-local brainstorming session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, in the conference room, Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St., Cortez.
Thursday, May 07, 2009 |
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| LOCAL program promotes community business |
The closest active Buy Local movement to Cortez is located about 45 miles east in La Plata County.
LOCAL, or La Plata Organizations Cooperatively Advocating Local, was launched about two years ago by a number of La Plata County businesses and nonprofit organizations. Today, the group has nearly 140 active participating establishments working together to encourage people to purchase local goods and services via a Look Local First campaign.
"Our goal is keeping money circulating in the (La Plata) county as much as possible," said Marcus Renner, a coordinator and weekly meeting facilitator of LOCAL. "We've worked hard to make this work, and we think that it is."
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 |
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| Trend to 'buy local' grows |
More and more communities are testing the buy-local trend.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 |
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| Community efforts help promote local businesses |
Many Montezuma County locals are making the "buy local" campaign a rule of thumb rather than luck of the draw.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 |
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| Sales return to community |
The buy local movement often stretches beyond agricultural products to just about any marketable goods sold in the region.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 |
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| Economy prompts buy-local programs |
A struggling national economy over the past few months has prompted a spike of interest among communities wanting to engage in buy-local efforts.
Monday, April 13, 2009 |
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| Communities feel economic boost from local business programs |
From carbon footprints to shrinking main streets and the multiplier effect, deciding to buy local - or not - is making waves in local economies.
Monday, April 13, 2009 |
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| 'Buy local' has many meanings |
The phrase "buy local" has been tossed around as a way to invigorate local economies and keep businesses afloat.
Monday, April 13, 2009 |
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| Ag feeds locals |
Local food is growing more popular among consumers through buy local campaigns.
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| Learn more about 'Buy Local' |
"Buy Local."
What does that make you think of?
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