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Ask For Help
Ask for help when you shop local. It saves you time and money when ask about a product or service before you buy it. Plus it makes for a more enjoyable experience when you connect with the people at...
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Use Local Services
Need your car fixed or a home repair done? Looking for a dentist or accountant? Choose local service providers in your neighborhood over large chain or franchise services. More money stays in your...
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Eat Local. Be Healthy.
One of my goals this year is eating healthier. Buying locally made foods, shopping at farmers markets and eating at local indie restos that rely on local sources are going to help me reach my goal....
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Shop Local at Mulligan’s Attic in Vallejo, CA
Mulligan’s Attic is a Certified Locally Owned boutique that I know many of my friends in Vallejo, California will be checking out. (I’m talkin to you Boots Miller!) Why do we love consignment stores...
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BIG THANKS to everyone who bought my book in December!
As we kicked off 2013, we were able to send a nice little donation check to Farm Aid thanks to those who bought my book: Shop Local. Back in December, we decided that all of the publishing profits for...
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If you love me, you’ll shop local
You’ve got the Barry White playlist ready for a romantic Valentine’s Day, now all you need is some candy, rose petals and a bottle of bubbly. Before you buy those gifts for your special someone,...
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Local Author Meet & Greet
There she goes again… Yep, I’m doing another book event. This time at Mysterious Galaxy Books located in my town Redondo Beach. I’m so excited to be there with other authors from the South Bay, Los...
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Heidi Butzine to speak at new expo in Manhattan Beach to celebrate green living
by Esther Kang Easy Reader News | April 10, 2013 2:09 pm New expo in Manhattan Beach to celebrate green living s.a.g.e expo co-founders Angie Silverman and Mark Lipps with a group of ambassadors from...
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Certified Locally Owned and ShopLocal.us Founder Heidi Butzine featured on...
Heidi Butzine founder of ShopLocal.us was featured on Mazz TV along with owner of Harmony Works; a Certified Locally Owned business in Redondo Beach. Watch the video here:
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Author of Shop Local Book receives green recognition award
Local author Heidi Butzine received the 2013 SAGE Green Recognition Award at last week’s s.a.g.e expo in Manhattan Beach for her contribution to improving and preserving the sustainability of the...
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Celebrating Independents on Independence Day
As we’re gearing up for Independence Day celebrations here in the U.S., my mind is still back in London reminiscing about a fabulous week spent with two dear friends and all of the places to eat,...
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Helping us spread the word – ShopLocal.us small business grants
One of the things we’ve been focused on lately at ShopLocal.us is promoting our small indie business grant program. We’re really excited about giving worthy business owners a shot at getting some...
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Results are in for Small Indie Business Grant Winners
There’s lots of excitement brewing at ShopLocal.us HQ! After careful review of all the applicants, our selection committee has determined winners of the Small Indie Business Grant program. A $1,000...
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2013 Small Indie Business Grant Award Winners Announced
LOCAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUSINESSES, BABYCAKES BAKING COMPANY, HARMONY WORKS & KATE LESTER INTERIORS NAMED WINNERS OF 2013 SMALL INDIE BUSINESS GRANT AWARDS Redondo Beach, California (October 1,...
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Babycakes Baking Company Ribbon Cutting Celebration
LOCAL TORRANCE BUSINESS CELEBRATES GRANT AWARD AND INDEPENDENT BUSINESS CERTIFICATION Redondo Beach, California (October 14, 2013) —- Local guests and South Bay business owners recently gathered to...
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Harmony Works Wins 2013 Small Indie Business Grant Award
LONG-TIME LOCAL REDONDO BEACH BUSINESS RECENTLY CELEBRATED AT RIBBON CUTTING AND AWARD CEREMONY Pictured above are Small Indie Business Grant Winners, Michael and Royce Morales, owners of Harmony...
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Kate Lester Interiors Wins 2013 Small Indie Business Grant Award
INDEPENDENT BUSINESS IN REDONDO BEACH RECENTLY CELEBRATED AT RIBBON CUTTING AND AWARD CEREMONY Redondo Beach, California (October 27, 2013) —– Friends, clients and supporters recently gathered to...
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The Ripe Choice Earns Certified Locally Owned Designation
LOCAL INDIE BUSINESS IN MANHATTAN BEACH TO BE CELEBRATED AT UPCOMING EVENT Redondo Beach, California (October 22, 2013) —– The Ripe Choice, a full-service catering company and to-go storefront kitchen,...
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Independent local business in Manhattan Beach celebrated at ribbon cutting...
The Ripe Choice Catering Earns Local Business Certification A ribbon cutting celebration was recently held for Certified Locally Owned business, The Ripe Choice Catering located at 312 Rosecrans Avenue...
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Tuesday Tip – Start With One Item
Start a Shop Local Shift and choose one item or service you purchase regularly and buy it from a local indie business. It can be anything…food, clothing, household supplies, housekeeping or gardening....
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