About Local First Chicago
Our Mission
Local First Chicago's mission is to educate the public on the importance of choosing locally owned, independent businesses. We work primarily through public education, business support, and advocacy.
Local First Chicago is a network of locally owned, independent businesses and community organizations joined together to keep money and character in our neighborhoods and build a thriving local living economy. In doing so, we hope to promote the overall social, economic, and environmental health of our economy and communities.
Local First Chicago was formed in October of 2005. In the summer of 2006, Local First Chicago went citywide. All Chicago neighborhoods are currently participating, covering every corner of Chicago, with a great geographical and cultural diversity.
Visit our Business Directory
Make a donation to support our work
Local First Chicago is a network of locally owned, independent businesses and community organizations joined together to keep money and character in our neighborhoods and build a thriving local living economy. In doing so, we hope to promote the overall social, economic, and environmental health of our economy and communities.
History
Local First Chicago was formed in October of 2005. In the summer of 2006, Local First Chicago went citywide. All Chicago neighborhoods are currently participating, covering every corner of Chicago, with a great geographical and cultural diversity.
Visit our Business Directory
Make a donation to support our work