Green Building Slam

Early bird ticket sales end 11/20!

Think Local First for the Holidays

Give the gift of local this season!

Volunteer in Your Community

Many volunteer opportunities available!

Farm to Table Trails

Eat local and win prizes!

We advance a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing in NW Washington.

Think Local First for the Holidays
Think Local First for the Holidays
November 15 - December 31, multiple days or times
Give the gift of local this season. By keeping dollars in our local economy, we all win! Be rewarded for showing your local love this...
Green Building Slam
Green Building Slam at Wild Buffalo, Bellingham WA
December 13, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Green Building Slam, our most fun, fast-paced, and inspirational green building event of the year is back!
Green Building Nerds
Green Building Nerds at Chuckanut Builders, Bellingham WA
January 08, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on Wednesday, January 8th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm for Green Building Nerds!
Eat Local First Trade Meeting
Eat Local First Trade Meeting at Holiday Inn and Suites, Bellingham WA
February 04, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Eat Local First Trade Meeting is NW Washington’s premier FOOD & FARM BUSINESS CONFERENCE. We bring together 180+ farmers, fishers, chefs, grocery buyers, food artisans, processors, and distributors for one day filled with valuable networking and connection opportunities, a vibrant expo, inspiring business panels, one-on-one producer/buyer consultations, and the ever-delicious locally sourced lunch.

BUILDING COMMUNITIES & STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY

A New Economic Model

“The northern Washington town of Bellingham may be the epicenter of a new economic model for a post-consumerist economy, producing goods and services focused on what surrounding communities need and can sustain.”
-NPR Marketplace, interview with Sustainable Connections

A Local Living Economy

Choosing local retailers creates jobs and community. Hear from a variety of local entrepreneurs who call Bellingham home and learn why they choose to live and love local.

Local Champions

Wandke Accessibility: Making Our Online World More Inclusive

Wandke Accessibility: Making Our Online World More Inclusive

Wandke Accessibility, a local business with an international reach, advocates for accessibility for all, offering services that “empower businesses and organizations that are ready to incorporate access and inclusion of disabled people into their best practices.” In...

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