Stories about Local Champions

The Local Champions Blog highlights some of the amazing work our community accomplishes and motivates us all to work better together. We are lucky to work with so many champions who are a model for positive behavior change and influence us to go the extra mile. Our local champions are building connections within the community every day. Filter our stories by categories listed below or browse them all. We hope you’re inspired by the local champions in our community, too! 

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Community Valentine

Community Valentine

Dear Lettered Streets Coffeehouse I love you because. . .You're exceptional neighbors and provide the loveliest weekend pick-me-ups! Thank you oodles for your kindness, care, quality, and craft. From Ashia

Community Valentine

Community Valentine

Dear Ideal Thank you for all you do to make Downtown Bellingham the wonderful community it is! Happy Valentines Day!!! From Janet Hodgin

Community Valentine

Community Valentine

Dear Clark’s Thanks for all the great advice, fish and products for keeping my aquarium looking great. From Jon

Community Valentine

Community Valentine

Dear: Brazen Thanks for being a gem of a business in our wonderful downtown! Happy Valentines Day! From: Janet Hodgin

Community Valentine

Community Valentine

Dear Mallard Ice Cream Thank you for always having delicious, made from scratch ice cream. From Elizabeth

2018 Sustainability Champion Lifetime Achievement Award

2018 Sustainability Champion Lifetime Achievement Award

Sue Sharpe    The Lifetime Achievement award is given to a local business leader that has taken action to strengthen our community while also representing the principles Sustainable Connections stands for. Sue Sharpe has been an inspiring leader and has committed...