The economic impact of buying local is important to the vitality of any community. Recent studies have proven that there are financial gains for a local economy that can be realized through buy local initiatives.

While that in itself is potentially a good enough reason to engage in “localizing campaigns,” the long term benefits of becoming more environmentally sustainable, preservation of greenspace and a strengthened sense of community is the real prize for our communities’ futures.

Potential impacts on localizing the economy include:
- Profits to local business owners
- Job Creation
- Sales and real estate tax revenues
- Stimulating downtown development downtown and urban renewal
- Development of a healthier community
- Easing transportation demands

During this Alliance for Innovation Webinar, local government representatives will present ideas for engaging the community in buy local programs, developing public markets and farmers markets, urban farming initiatives, and the development of community gardens.  Panel members will provide their insight on lessons learned, challenges, and tips for the success of these projects within your community.

Learning Objectives:
- Raising public awareness – buy local programs
- Developing locally sustainable food sources
- Encouraging a sense of community through public gardens
- Creating Public Markets and Farmers Markets 

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Price is $149 for Alliance Members and $249 for nonmembers, Organization-wide Members Distribution  $495, Organization-wide TLG Partner Distribution $395, Organization-wide Nonmember Distribution $825