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Earn Prizes for Shopping Local

Be rewarded for showing your local love while shopping this holiday season with the Think Local First Holiday Passport! At each stop, you can check in and collect points to earn prizes – all for shopping at the finest local retailers in Whatcom County. By supporting our local economy, we all win!

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Get to know the People Behind Shopping Local

What does it really mean when you “shop local”, and what makes it special? Ultimately, it’s about people. These days, it’s important to remember the ways we can choose to support our community. Read on to get to know the people behind five local retail businesses!

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Give Local Choices

The Whatcom Think Local First Gift Card can be redeemed at over 200 of your favorite local businesses. Not sure what to get that someone? Keep your local dollars local and give a Whatcom Think Local Gift Card today! Simply choose your recipient and send your gift card via email or text message, or print out to hand deliver.

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Show your local love

Show your love of local with a custom “Think Local First” or “Drink Local First” tee, tank, or sweatshirt. Suuuuper soft cotton-polyester blended fabrics are sure to keep you comfortable and stylish this season! Don’t need another tee shirt, but still want to support local? Consider a Think Local First donation, gift card, or browse our online directory of locally owned businesses before running to that big box store or ordering from an online giant.

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Thank You, Think Local First Sponsors!