Local First Vermont

Promoting the importance of purchasing from locally-owned, independent Vermont businesses. A program of @VBSR.

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

Buy local this holiday! The Dept. of @VermontTourism in partnership with the @VTAgencyofAg launched a new online holiday shopping guide, 'Buy Vermont Made'. From coffee to sweaters, wine to honey, and much more, shop one-of-a-kind treasures from VT makers: https://t.co/bYg4qroNdf

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@LCChocolates has partnered w/ @IntervaleCenter on their new Restorative Moments Chocolate Bar Collection as part of their sustainability work. 10% of net profits from the collection will fund tree planting to restore VT water quality like Lake Champlain: https://t.co/lhgaumGC2j

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

@LocalMotionVT's bike rentals are available at the waterfront in Burlington! Read about measures they are taking to ensure the safety of all, their top priority: https://t.co/7FLvrZbVaY

And rent a bike at https://t.co/X1qsCKcJuw!

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Get some fresh air while you enjoy the scenic rail trails of Vermont! Learn more about 4 trails from this article by Happy Vermont: https://t.co/peS8DLRJAD

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Join @VBSR 7/29 at 1pm for our webinar, Where Our Food Grows: Retailers' & Restaurants' Path to Recovery. This is the 2nd of a 2-part webinar series hosted by VBSR & @HighMeadowsFund on VT food systems recovering from COVID-related challenges. Register: https://t.co/hc88Knymok

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*NEW SUMMER HOURS*

Come and get your scoop on! Our Pine ST store is now open until 9pm Thursday-Saturday.

Tonight the @Grazers food truck serving up dinner and we'll be offering BOGO ice cream cones from 5-9pm!

#dinneranddessert #icecream #openlate #makeitextraordinary

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

Join @VBSR 7/23 at 1pm for our next webinar, Where Our Food Grows: Farmers’ and Producers’ Path to Recovery. This is the 1st of a 2-part webinar series hosted by VBSR & @HighMeadowsFund on VT food producers responding to COVID-related challenges. Register: https://t.co/6NxseGo7z6

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USA Today has named Montpelier the second best small town for shopping in the United States. And @BearPondBooks got the cover shot! Check it out:

https://t.co/JiqVbnvjAm

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

Love Vermont - Your favorite Vermont business is struggling. Help save it. Buy a gift card, shop their online store, pick-up take out or donate to them. Stay home while supporting your favorite local businesses throughout the COVID-19 crisis: https://t.co/1vViNhYxoK

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!

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RT @VTEconDev: Your favorite Vermont businesses can help make Mother’s Day special, even from a proper social distance. Check out @VermontTourism's gift guide: https://t.co/Yp5n7bDAUW #thinkvermont #mothersday #vermontlove

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

Mother's Day is Sunday! Give mom a gift of gourmet chocolates and fresh flowers from @LCChocolates and @GardenersSupply!

Order today for curbside pickup or local delivery:
https://t.co/jCkwnkXFBF

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

This Sunday Funday, remember to #BuyLocal online when you're able, and know you’re doing something important - by building resiliency, creating jobs, supporting local families and cutting carbon. Find some of our participating local businesses here: https://t.co/Hq0KZFmhCN

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See how local bookstores are doing and what they're selling during the pandemic, and how you can help:
https://t.co/hapCXaw3aI

@PhoenixBooksVT, @BridgesideBooks, Crow Bookshop, @FlyingPigBooks, Galaxy Bookshop, @BearPondBooks, Boxcar & Caboose Bookstore & Cafe

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

Mother's Day is May 10th! Check out @BearPondBooks' special gift pack: https://t.co/TltNWyiUFT

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Happy #IndependentBookstoreDay! Grab fresh reads online and support your local independent bookshop! @BearPondBooks, Crow Bookshop, Everyone's Books, @FlyingPigBooks, @NorthshireBooks, @PhoenixBooksVT, @yankeebookshop and more: https://t.co/KIVzmjd9zD

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

Love Vermont - Your favorite Vermont business is struggling. Help save it.
Buy a gift card, shop their online store, pick-up take out or donate to them. Stay home while supporting your favorite local businesses throughout the COVID-19 crisis: https://t.co/IDdmv2S1oN

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

This #EarthDay and every day, remember to buy local when you're able, and know you’re doing something important - by building resiliency, creating jobs, supporting local families and cutting carbon. Find some of our participating local businesses here: https://t.co/Hq0KZF4GLf

[Local First Vermont @LocalFirstVT]

Join @VBSR for our upcoming webinar, Rebounding with Resiliency for Small Businesses & Solopreneurs, Apr 24 for an interactive online workshop offering tools for the COVID-19 crisis. Learn from @downtownupvt's Sam Markewich and MRG's Markey Read. Register: https://t.co/ocpLIFh62T

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Join @VBSR for our upcoming webinar, Communications in the Era of COVID-19, Apr 22. Learn best practices and tips from VBSR member presenters Nicci Micco of @mamava, Katie Wight of KW Content, and Joseph Ingram of Joseph https://t.co/Oykh8sAlud. Register: https://t.co/i19ovHnid8