We connect and promote locally owned and independently operated businesses and educate consumers on local products and services to build a sustainable Local Living Economy.

We connect individuals and local businesses to local resources including banking, micro lending, and community investing. We promote access to local capital.

We educate, inform, empower and encourage local residents to contribute ideas to strengthen and shape the community and get involved in making our community sustainable.

We educate, raise awareness and support local farms, food systems, community food security and sustainable agricultural practices.

We engage the planning, regulatory and design community to promote locally sourced products, materials and technologies and encourage the consideration of building life-cycle.

We raise awareness and promote the importance of distributed energy, energy efficiency and pollution reduction.

We highlight and promote local arts, artists, history and culture.

We facilitate a local economy powered by alternative means of transportation, promote livability and provide resources to community residents.