Welcome to the NW Washington, Think Local - Buy Local - BE Local website.

Sustainable Connections supports our members in their efforts to be stewards of our region and in turn, we ask our community to be supportive of our local, independently owned businesses. This program enhances the livability of our community, the stability and diversity of the local economy, and the retention and expansion of independent, NW Washington owned businesses through increasing awareness about the personal, community, and economic benefits of choosing local first. The program launched fall 2003 and today there are few locals who do not recognize the Think Local - Buy Local - Be Local logo!

• An Independent study, shows that 69% of Bellingham residents are familiar with the Think Local First program, and 3 in 5 local households have changed their purchasing behavior to Think Local First! 
• Search for products or services from local Sustainable Connections businesses, and pick up a copy of the 'Where the Locals Go!' coupon book to save on experiences and unique offerings that our locals have to offer.
• Are you the owner of a NW Washington independent business? Become a Sustainable Connections member and receive campaign materials today! Visit Frequently Asked Questions.
• Read more about what we've done in past years: View what we did in 2003,  2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008           

Our Campaign Under-writer: The City of Bellingham