Supporting Local Economies

The 3/50 Project
The 3/50 Project is a grassroots movement that promotes, “Pick 3. Spend $50. Save your local economy.”
Eat Local Ohio
Eat Local Ohio is an initiative of Local Matters, a nonprofit located in Central Ohio. They advocate the choice to grow and consume local food has the power to affect social, economic, and environmental change in your community.
Economic Gardening
From the Small Business Administration, a comprehensive guide to economic gardening.
Farmers Market Coalition
The Farmers Market Coalition has extensive documents in its database, including many documents related to start up and bylaws.
I Buy NEO
I Buy NEO is a program dedicated to educating residents of Northeast Ohio on the importance of buying from local, independently owned businesses and the local economic impact it has on the region.
Local Matters
Local Matters is a nonprofit based in Central Ohio working to create a healthy community through the lens of local food.
Ohio Proud
Ohio Proud is a program of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. It promotes foods grown and produced in the State of Ohio.
Support Our Local Economy
SOLE is a network of locally minded independent businesses, citizens, and organizations working to promote vibrant communities and neighborhoods in central Ohio.