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Visit our online directory of locally owned, independent businesses in Portland — and don’t be surprised by the variety, affordability, and quality of the goods and services you’ll find once you start thinking local! To see how we define "locally owned" and "independent," go to About Us. Portland Buy Local is a campaign of the Portland Independent Business & Community Alliance. Our mission is to support locally owned, independent businesses in Portland, to maintain our unique community character, provide continuing opportunities for entrepreneurs, build community economic strength, and prevent the displacement of community-based businesses by national and global chains. We are affiliated with the national nonprofit American Independent Business Alliance.
Sustaining Members
Thank you to those members who have contributed beyond their regular dues: Benchmark Real Estate
Caravan Beads
Coffee By Design
CornerStone Building
Joan Leitzer
Peter Metsch
Port City Studios
Stacy Mitchell
Tsunami Tattoo
Videoport
World Over Imports For more on becoming a Sustaining Member, please see the Membership Application or contact us.
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Flyer on Rebate Checks Available |
 The arrival of the federal tax rebate checks offers a great oppportunity to remind people of how their spending choices impact our community and local economy. We've created an 8.5 x 11 flyer and smaller handouts that suggest four ways people can use their rebate to strengthen their own finances and bolster Maine's economy. Please print and distribute them widely.
Here's our press release. |
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 Vote today for your favorite local and independent businesses at indiebizawards.com.
The First Annual Portland Indie Biz Awards will recognize the leaders among Portland’s vibrant independent business community and showcase the impact that independently owned businesses have on greater Portland and the state of Maine.
Join us May 22nd 6:30-10 at SPACE Gallery for music, food and a silent auction with goodies from Portland Buy Local members. We will be awarding the Indie Biz Awards to the winners at the event. Buy tickets online today!
Lead Sponsorship of the 2008 Indie Biz Awards is provided by Planet Dog. Media Sponsors of the event are The Bollard and WMPG. Additional sponsors of the event include Fetch, Port City Studios, Portland's Downtown District, the Sunrise Guide, and Tsunami Tattoo. Thank you all for your generous support. |
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 Our annual membership drive has begun! Please join today or renew your existing membership.
We need your support to sustain Portland Buy Local and expand the campaign's reach and impact in the coming year. Local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals are all encouraged to join.
Please join or renew by May 22 to get a free listing for your business or nonprofit in our first printed directory, which will be published in July. Please consider purchasing an ad in the directory as well. These ads are a cost-effective and highly targeted marketing opportunity for your business or nonprofit. Download the Membership Application and Directory Advertising Form. |
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The Phoenix Best of Portland Readers Poll |
Apr. 17, 2008—In a tremendous show of support for what makes Portland a great and singular city, Phoenix readers awarded almost every category in this year's Best of Portland Readers Poll to independent businesses and local arts and community organizations.
 Portland Buy Local would like to thank Phoenix readers for once again voting the campaign Best Local Cause. We are honored and grateful for the recognition. Here's what The Phoenix wrote:
"By making it easier to identify locally owned businesses, Portland Buy Local helps us keep our hard-earned bucks in town, supporting the city’s economy and fending off the chains. If we’re going to part with our money, we might as well keep it lying around somewhere nearby." |
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 Apr. 16, 2008——Three new posters in our "Find Your Independents!" series are being distributed this week. The posters feature photographs of Portland business owners taken by local photographer Nathan Eldridge. They are designed to call attention to the value of doing business with people who live in the community, and to advertise the IndieBiz Directory.
Click the following links to see each new poster: Clay CIty Redux, Downeast Maytag, and Public Market House. The four earlier versions were Back Bay Bicycle, Fresh Approach, Micucci Grocery, and Rosemont Floral. |
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Sell T-Shirts & Totes at Your Store |
 Aug. 16, 2007—Selling Portland Buy Local's fashionable black tee-shirts (American-made) and popular tote bags (made locally by Portmanteau) at your business or organization is a great way to help get the message out and remind your customers of the importance of supporting locally owned businesses.
The t-shirts also make great work apparel and gifts for staff.
We now have a big batch of both t-shirts and tote bags on hand and are accepting wholesale orders.
Here's an order form with details on sizes and ordering. |
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