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BALLE member logo Capital District Local First is a 501c6 nonprofit organization located in New York State’s Capital District. We work to promote the locally owned, independent business community of the area. We believe that the locally owned, independent business community plays a vital role in enhancing the social fairness, community spirit, financial vitality, and environmental health of the region.

One study showed that $68 out of every $100 dollars that is spent at a local business stays in the community versus $43 of every $100 spent at a chain.

CDLF Launches Times Union Blog

Susan Taylor, the Chair of CDLF, has launched a blog on the Times Union's website. Thanks to Susan for keeping us up to date on the latest local-economy news. If you have an idea for Susan to write about, send her an email.

BUY LOCAL DAY held on MAY 3, 2009

Thanks to everyone who attended and participated in the Buy Local Bash in Schenectady! We hope you had as much fun as we did.

EATING LOCALLY: JUNE 1ST CDLF MEETING

June Meeting Flier image Date: Monday, June 1 from 5:45 - 8:30

Location: Whimsey Acres Farm, 122 Brick Church Rd., Troy, NY. (518) 274-4011

Theme: Eating Locally. Tables set up by Roots & Wisdom**, Community Harvest**, the Troy Food Co-op**, and Whimsey Acres Farm, and others to display info, offer samples or sell items.
** means invited but not confirmed

Agenda for Meeting:
5:45 - 6:15 -- Networking social time, potluck dinner
6:15 - 6:30 -- Optional Barn/farm tour, or more socializing & dining
6:30 - 6:45 -- Welcome, thank you's, brief intro on Whimsey Acres Farm and member introductions
6:45 - 7:00 -- Report on the May 3rd Buy Local Day, reports from Hub groups.
7:00 - 8:30 -- Guest speaker Sharon Astyk, local author, will speak about her forthcoming book A Nation of Farmers: Defeating the Food Crisis on American Soil, as well as Depletion and Abundance: Life on the New Home Front.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, as well as a potluck dish to share. We want to minimize trash, so we encourage people to bring their own dishware & utensils (though we'll have some on hard if you forget).

Parking is available but everyone is encouraged to carpool.

Rain or shine (shelter will be provided in case of rain).

Questions: capitaldistrict1st@gmail.com
Info: www.capitaldistrictlocalfirst.org

7th Annual BALLE Conference, Denver, May 21-23, 2009

balle conference CDLF is a card-carrying member of BALLE. Consider attending their annual conference.

In Denver you will meet investors, business innovators, and sustainability leaders. You will discover new markets, cut deals, pitch your business, and stay true to your values! You will learn how to get money from community banks, socially responsible investors, even the government! Over $200 million in small business capital will be represented at the conference.

Connect to CDLF with social networking websites

We're on Facebook and LinkedIn. Come join us there too! Click on the links:

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Online Survey Results

Thanks to everyone who gave us your thoughts on where CDLF should be headed.

Overall, the two activities that have the most support are the online searchable directory and Buy Local Bash events. Responses also showed that CDLF's mission would be well served by more marketing/ outreach activities. Read the full results.