New Survey Shows Big Gains for Independent Businesses Served by Local First Networks!

Results of the annual survey by the Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR) and Advocates for Independent Business are in! This new survey of independent business owners across the U.S. and Canada yielded powerful evidence that pro-local attitudes are growing, driving customer traffic, and indicates that the educational work of Local First Networks, and more than one hundred similarly-organized groups are yielding large benefits for their members and local economy. To learn how Local First helps businesses thrive, read a summary of the survey results, and for a link to the full report visit the link below.