Local First is Utah’s leading independent business alliance, committed to promoting the economic prosperity of locally owned businesses. We focus on building connections, collaborating with government agencies and educating communities statewide on the value of buying locally.
Find a new restaurant for dinner, a barber, a mechanic, a dentist, a web designer, an account … a butcher , a baker or a candlestick maker. Whatever you are looking for, buy it locally, and keep four times more money in Utah’s economy.
Update your business listing, check out our Indie Business Academy Webinars, download a co-branding kit, or peruse the variety of one-of-a-kind business resources available to Local First Utah Members.
As Utah’s leading independent business alliance, membership in Local First Utah offers a variety of unparalleled benefits. We exist to serve you, the independent businesses that form the backbone of our economy. Our benefits are designed to meet the unique needs of locally owned businesses, while strengthening community connections. Join today!
Shifting just 10% of your spending to locally owned businesses will keep $1.3 billion in Utah’s economy. Here are Ten Reasons to Buy Locally:
For every dollar spent in a locally owned business, $.55 stays right here in Utah. That's four times more money than if that same dollar was spent at a national retailer.
Independent businesses both emerge from, and contribute to, a sense of place. They are fed by the nature of the community, and define the unspeakable attributes of a town.
Local businesses are better than chains or giant online retailers at creating jobs per consumer dollars spent. As well, independent business provide a diverse array of job opportunities and wages.
From: Cody Derrick, founder & owner of cityhomeCOLLECTIVE
To: The Denizens of our Salty City
It’s with a big huge heart full of love that cityhomeCOLLECTIVE is sending this letter to the doers in our community. Here’s to the folks who are feeding our bodies through restaurant curbside service and keeping our grocers open for business, nourishing our souls with online yoga classes and guided meditation, and fueling our creative inspiration through public art, storytelling, and innovative design.
We’re excited to announce our Buy Now, Buy Later, Buy Local gift card program! It’s the best of both worlds: You can stay home and stay safe, while simultaneously supporting locally owned independent businesses.
Dear Mom & Pop Shops,
We see you. We see how hard you’re working to keep your doors open, even if your door is now your website, and open means just a few hours a day for curbside delivery. You are the heart and soul of our towns, because you put your heart and soul into every aspect of how you run your business.
Build relationships with other locally minded citizens. Learn a new skill to apply to your business. Eat, drink and be merry, with the best in local food & drink. Whatever your reason, our classes, mixers and community events are not to be missed!
We’re grateful for the support of these businesses and sponsors whose contributions keep the wheels turning at Local First Utah. What to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Community Champion, Local Legend, or Cornerstone Sponsor? Email Kristen@localfirst.org.
