During the week of July 4th, Local First hosts ‘Independents Week’ in celebration of our nation’s locally-owned, independent businesses. This nationwide campaign is designed to recognize the importance of economic democracy and community self-determination. 

Our newest campaign, Independents Week, is a week-long summer celebration praising local businesses for their commitment to individuality and efforts to keep economic prosperity within the community. We celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurism and individuality, as we recognize independent and locally-owned contributions of time, talent, goods and services.

While providing Local First an opportunity to promote its members and raise awareness of the importance of local, independent businesses and the values they embody, we also take this week to honor the social fabric of our unique community and how much our local independent shops contribute to it.

In addition, this campaign will demonstrate the importance of supporting local businesses to tourist, who visit Durango during this busy holiday,  directing these visitors where to stay, eat and shop. 

Local First invites members to participate for a nominal fee to offset advertising and promotional costs. Deadline for participation is June 27th.

Download a registration form here.

Independents Week is part of a nationwide campaign facilitated by the American Independent Business Alliance