Winter Wellness Guide

Local businesses offering self- and community-care through the winter!  

Volunteer in Your Community

Many volunteer opportunities available!

Find A Local CSA!

Support farmers in your community and enjoy local food!

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

Winter Wellness
Winter Wellness
February 01 - February 28, multiple days or times
Check out the Winter Wellness Guide for special offers from local businesses to help you thrive this season!
Energy Club
Energy Club at Sustainable Connections, Bellingham WA
February 20, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Meet like-minded folks and energy efficiency experts to learn about local resources to help you save energy at work and so much more!
Member Networking
Member Networking at Community Food co-op, Bellingham WA
February 26, 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Current and prospective business members: Join us for business networking at the Downtown Community Food Co-op. Meet other local business folks and grow your connections....
Green Building Nerds
Green Building Nerds
April 09, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us and connect with fellow enthusiasts, learn about the latest trends in green building, and share your passion for a more sustainable future.

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

Our New Years Resolution: Eat Loaf-al First

Our New Years Resolution: Eat Loaf-al First

If your New Years resolutions are anything like ours, then you’ll be prioritizing LOCAL FOOD and CARBS in 2025! Northwest Washington is rich with delicious breads, pastries, and grains. Often, these grains are grown and processed right here in Washington State -...

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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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