THINK LOCAL FIRST! THINK LOCAL FIRST! DIRECTORY LEAD SPONSORS OF LOCAL, INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES. Choose local businesses taking action for a healthy community. Choose Local, Independent Businesses owned and operated by Friends and Neighbors. Keep our community unique and our economy strong – Think Local First! This Holiday Season WIN A LOCAL PRIZE PACKAGE! Buy Local for the Holidays! CONTEST
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Businesses owned and
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community unique and our
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Think Local First!This HolidaySeason
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For the 12th year Sustainable Connections’ Think Local First!
campaign is reminding folks about what it means to be a local and the
steps we can all take to continue to support our local businesses, our
local economy, and our friends and neighbors.
Take These sTePs For a haPPy anD ProsPerous hoLiDay season:
shoP LocaL – Support local retailers and service providers by doing your holiday
shopping with them. Remember that for every $100 you spend at a local business $68
stays here recirculating in our community supporting local jobs and reinvestment in
our community. When $100 is spent with a non-local business only $43 stays here.
Make a 10% shiFT – Already a strong supporter of local businesses or ready to
make a switch to locals? The smallest change in shopping behavior can make a huge
difference. Make a goal of shifting at least 10% of your non-local purchases to a local
business this holiday season. If all of Whatcom County shifted 10% of their purchases
it would result in 100’s of new jobs and potentially millions of dollars in new economic
activity.
eaT LocaL FooD – Just because the weather has cooled doesn’t mean there isn’t still
a plethora of local food to enjoy for the holidays. A wide variety of fresh vegetables are
still available along with meats, eggs, herbs, cheeses and milk, nuts, apple cider and
locally produced wine, beer and liquor. For delicious recipes and shopping lists visit
www.bellinghamfarmers.org. The Bellingham Farmers Market is open through Dec
20th and is a great resource for local foods. You may even want to take the “Eat Local
for the Holidays” pledge. See details on page 8.
use cash – Consider using cash when making holiday purchases at local businesses.
Not only will using cash help ensure you’ll stick to your budget but can save local
businesses thousands of dollars in processing fees. That means even more of your
money will stay local.
give anD voLunTeer - Local non-profits contribute significantly to the quality of our
community and can always use help. Consider a monetary gift or volunteer some time.
Your contributions will be greatly appreciated and you’ll feel great for helping out.
reLax anD have Fun! – After all, that’s what this season is about. We live in one of the
most beautiful places in the world. Take the time to enjoy the season and all its bounty
along with your family and friends. You deserve it!
Happy Holidays from
susTainaBLe connecTions!
Happy Holidays
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All businesses in Bellingham unless otherwise noted. Bold Type indicates sponsoring businesses.
accounTing anD BookkeePingGreenleaf Bookkeeping & Accounting Services
360 201-8061 Just Enough Accounting & Administrative Solutions
Bookkeeping & Business Services 360 224-0097 VSH CPAs 360 734-8715
archiTecTure, engineering anD BuiLDing Design
[bundle] design studio 360 421-0638 2020 ENGINEERING, Inc. 360 671-2020 Adaptations 360 734-5275 brewsterdesign 360 922-7952 Building Design Services 360 671-0529 Cascade Design Group 360 715-2119 Douglas Landsem Architect 360 733-2466 Fuller Building Design 360 393-3131 Greg Robinson Architect 360 778-1385 Grinstad & Wagner Architects, Inc. P.S.
360 676-9501 HAVEN DesignWorkshop 360 527-2840
FerndaleKulshan Design 360 739-6472 Michael E. Smith FAIA 360 220-1089 Northwest Washington Chapter of AIA
360 671-9555 RMC Architects 360 676-7733 Spiral Studios 360 202-0635 The Philbin Group Landscape Architecture
Bow 360 766-4333
Wilson Engineering, LLC 360 733-6100 Zervas Group Architects 360 734 4744
arTsBellingham Frameworks 360 650-1001Allied Arts of Whatcom County 360 676-8548 Baker Creek Ceramic Studio 360 393-5458 Chuckanut Bay Gallery & Sculpture Garden
360 734-4885 Old School Tattoo, LLC 360 715-8261 The Firehouse Performing Arts Center
360 734-2776
auToMoTiveVacationland RV 360 734-5112 Wilson Motors & Wilson Motors Nissan
360 733-5590Mac & Mac Electric Company, Inc. 360 734-6530 Roger Jobs Motors, Inc. 360 734-5230
Bakers anD BakeriesBreadfarm 360 766-4065
BowLet Them Eat Cake 360 733-3078 Pure Bliss Desserts 360 739-1612 Ralf’s Bavarian Bakery 360 733-3066
BankingWhatcom Educational Credit Union 360 676-1168Peoples Bank 360 354-4044 Skagit Bank 360 543-7006
Beer, wine anD sPiriTsKulshan Brewing Co. 360 389-5348Aslan Brewing Company 360 778-2088 Dakota Creek Winery 360 820-4752
360 733-1225 Lookabill General Contracting 360 201-7024 Meucciworks, Inc. 360 739-8522 Moceri Construction 360 671-3381 New Whatcom Interiors 360 671-3389 North Sound Energy & Remodel 360 739-2653 Rainshield Roofing & Construction, Inc. &
Handyman Services 360 380-5290 Ferndale
Rofmann Builders 360 961-8963 Smith & Vallee Woodworks, Inc. 360 592-4295
EdisonSmith Mechanical 360 384-3203
FerndaleThe RE Store - a Program of RE Sources
360 647-5921 Tretwold Construction LLC 360 201-1513 West Coast Homes 360 927-1293
Lynden
DeveLoPersThe RJ Group 360 733-5760
eDucaTionCascadia Workshops 360 599-2134
Maple FallsChildlife Montessori School 360 671-3380 Explorations Academy 360 671-8085 North Cascades Institute 360 854-2599
Sedro-WoolleySalud Spanish Programs 360 383-7002
Whatcom Farm Friends 360 354-1337 Lynden
YWCA of Bellingham 360 734-4820
coMPuTer services anD suPPLiesData-Link West Inc 360 734-8911 Kulshan Computer Services 360 671-7012 Myna IT Consulting 360 733-8782 Network Solutions NW 360 306-5313 RDMacs 360 306-5557
consTrucTion anD carPenTryEsary Roofing and Siding Co., Inc. 360 318-0604
BurlingtonOverhead Door Co of Bellingham 360 734-5960A-1 Builders, Inc. 360 734-5249 Aiki Homes, Inc. 360 715-0700 Aperture Electrical 360 421-3963
BowBellingham Bay Builders 360 733-7500 Building Performance Center 360 734-5121 Cascade Joinery 360 527-0119
Ferndale
Fact: When you purchase goods and services from local, independently owned businesses more of your money stays in the community. Ciaó Thyme has been a leader in purchasing directly from local farmers since opening their doors 12 years ago. In 2013 they did business with 84 local businesses and sourced food directly from 34 area farmers. – Jessica & Mataio Gillis, Owners pictured with staff
coFFee anD TeaBellingham Bay Coffee Roasters 360 339-8550 flying bird botanicals 360 303-8196 Fresh Start Espresso 360 734-5121 Onyx Coffee Bar 360 739-2693 Spice Hut 360 671-2800 The C Shop, Summertime Candy Shop and Cafe
Birch Bay 360 371-2070 The Torres Coffee Company 360 220-7121 The Woods Coffee 360 933-1855
Lynden
coMMuniTy DeveLoPMenT/huMan servicesOpportunity Council 360 734-5121 Bellingham Whatcom Housing Authorities
360 676-6887 Downtown Bellingham Partnership 360 527-8710 Kulshan Community Land Trust 360 671-5600 Lydia Place 360 671-7663 Paul Schissler Associates, Inc. 360 201-8900 Salud Translation Services 360 383-7002 Whatcom Community Foundation 360 671-6463
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enTerTainMenTFilm Is Truth 24 Times A Second 360 752-0159 iDiOM Theater 360 201-5464 LimeLight 360 738-0735 Mount Baker Theatre 360 733-5793 Northwest Washington Fair Association
Lynden 360 354-4111 Pickford Film Center 360 738-0735 Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa 360 543-7108
FerndaleThe Upfront Theatre 360 733-8855
environMenTaL conservaTion anD ecoLogicaL organizaTionsBiochar Supreme 206 650-6306
EversonKulshan Services LLC 360 483-7341 Northwest Ecological Services 360 734-9484 RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
360 733-8307 Sustainable Whidbey Coalition
www.sustainablewhidbey.orgWhatcom Conservation District 360 354-2035
Lynden
FaciLiTaTion, Training, anD coachingCrossroads Consulting 360 303-3217 Janet Ott & Associates 360 739-0098 Laura Todd Consulting 360 224-0116
FarMs anD LocaLLy ProDuceD FooDAlm Hill Gardens 360 966-4157
Fact: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our community. As a worker’s cooperative Bellingham Bay Builders believe in democratic decision making and fair distribution of profits. They support personal development of the workers and provides long-term work and living wages. – Dave Brogan and Ross Grier, Owners
Sage and Sky Farm 360 255-0757 Samish Bay Cheese 360 766-6707
Fact: Local businesses have the ability to reduce environmental impact. They can make more local purchases reducing the miles our food has traveled contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution. Terra Organica’s meticulous sourcing of products for their store is undeniable. Their enthusiastic support of local food and farming businesses results in a wide selection of food grown and processed right here in Whatcom County. – Stephen and Jillian Trinkaus, Owners
insuranceDarren Clark--Farmers Insurance Agency
360 714-8117 Rice Insurance LLC 360 734-1161
inTerneT servicesPogoZone Internet 360 676-8772
LanDscaPingJack’s Four Seasons LLC 360 650-0455 Molly Maguire Landscape Architecture
MuseuMsMindport Exhibits 360 647-5614 Whatcom Museum 360 778-8930
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Nov 14th – Dec 24th, 10am-6pm Wed-Sun, new location: 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham 35th ANNUAL ALLIED ARTS HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: Enjoy the festivities and find unique handmade gifts for everyone on your list! Hear live music, see artist demonstrations, and choose from thousands of original gifts created by local artisans.
Dec 6th, 10am-3pm, Bellingham Farmers Market, Downtown Bellingham, Depot Market Square. SPIN TO WIN – THINK LOCAL PRIZE WHEEL: Visit the Think Local Booth, name your favorite local business, spin the wheel and win a prize donated by local, independent businesses.
Dec 6th, 13th and 20th, 10am-3pm, Downtown Bellingham, Depot Market Square. BELLINGHAM FARMERS MARKET: The Bellingham Farmers Market it still going strong. Keep you holiday local! The Market offers a huge variety of produce, meat and dairy from local farmers as we’ll as beautiful gift ideas from local artisans and crafters.
Dec 6th, 13th and 20th, noon-3pm Fairhaven, HOLIDAY HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES IN FAIRHAVEN: Experience the full holiday season amidst the festive atmosphere of Historic Fairhaven – shop, dine, wonder, meander and enjoy!
Dec 13th, Noon-6pm, 306 Flora St., Bellingham, HOLIDAY MAKE.SALE: Choose from an eclectic mix of hand made arts and crafts just in time for your holiday shopping. Come out to support local artisans and to check out Make.Shift Art Space.
eaT LocaL For The hoLiDays
MusicBellingham Wind Works 360 733-5840 Make.Shift Art Space 510 499-0535 Nuages, a Gypsy jazz quartet 360 961-1559 Piper Music 360 738-7166 The Music Studio Of Amy R. Martin 360 927-9151 Whatcom Symphony Orchestra 360 756-6752
nurseriesCascade Cuts 360 671-6310 Garden Spot Nursery 360 676-5480 Kent’s Garden and Nursery 360 384 4433 Pure Peonies 360 927-9974
ouTDoor aDvenTuresBellingham Traverse 360 739-8458 Community Boating Center 360 714-8891 Gato Verde Adventure Sailing 360 220-3215 Recreation Northwest 360 739-8458 Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition 360 961-1636
PainTingCommunity Strength Painters 360 733-8597
PersonaL DeveLoPMenTFirst Congregational Church of Bellingham
360 734-3720 Jillian Froebe, Interfaith Ministry
& Spiritual Guidance 360 319-8704 Deming
PeT anD aniMaL careLife Cycle Pet Cremation, Inc. 360 778-9578 Mueller Animal Chiropractic 360 738-3763 Northshore Veterinary Hospital 360 738-6916
For a Link To The PLeDge anD our FaceBook Page visiT eaTLocaLFirsT.org.
Take the Eat Local for the Holidays Pledge online at eatlocalfirst.org Nov through Dec. 31 and be entered to win a $25 gift card from the Community Food Co-op.
The holiday season is a great time to support local farms and restaurants who offer some of the best seasonal holiday foods around! We’re encouraging you to support, purchase and eat local food for the holidays. Add to your holiday traditions by bringing healthy, local food to your holiday table.
With local purchases, you’ll support farmer’s markets and sustainable agriculture of farms here in our region. Making a switch will also mean food has traveled shorted distances, which is an easy way to reduce energy consumption and help the local economy grow with dollars spent where we live. Take the Pledge now to add at least one local food item to your celebrations and know that the benefits of your purchase stretch far beyond your table.
Also participate in our Eat Local for the Holidays Facebook Photo Contest Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. Take a picture of your homemade or locally bought holiday dish made with local ingredients and submit it to the Eat Local First page for a chance to win a gift certificate to the Bellingham Farmers Market. Take a photo, tell us what’s local in the dish and post!
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renewaBLe energyBanner Power Solutions 360 941-8678
Sedro WoolleyEcotech Energy Systems, LLC 360 318-7646 Fire Mountain Solar LLC 360 422-5610
Mount VernonItek Energy 360 647-9531 Western Solar Inc. 360 746-0859
resTauranTs, caFés anD DeLisBoundary Bay Brewery & Bistro 360 647-5593Avenue Bread 360 715-DELI Brandywine Kitchen 360 734-1071 Busara Thai Cuisine 360 734-8088 Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen 360 75-BEERS Ciaò Thyme / In the Kitchen 360 733-1267 Colophon Café 360 647-0092 Diamond Jim’s Grill 360 734-8687 Electric Beet Juice Co. 817 657-3803 Fairhaven Pizza & Prawns 360 756-7561 Good To Go Meat Pies 360 966-2400
EversonHomeskillet 360 676-6218 Il Caffe Rifugio 360 592-2888
DemingKeenan’s at the Pier 360 392-5510 Mallard Ice Cream 360 734-3884 Nell Thorn Restaurant of LaConner 360 466-4261
La ConnerOld Town Café 360 671-4431 Pepper Sisters 360 671-3414 Skylark’s Hidden Café 360 715-3642 The Daisy Cafe 360 733-8996 The Table by Bellingham Pasta Co 360 594-6000 Trapeze 360 594-6069 twofifty flora 360 966-6462
saLons anD sPasThe Chrysalis Inn and Spa 360 392-5515Kara’s Beauty Barn 360 778-2433 Studio 910 Salon 360 671-4100 The Loft Salon and Spa 360 734-4227
screen PrinTingAmjay Screenprinting 360 676-1165 Red Boots Design 360 389-6376
seaFooDDesire Fish Company 360 676-0605 Lummi Island Wild 360 224-6512 Wild Pacific Seafood 360 592-4072
Deming
senior servicesThe Leopold Retirement Residence LLC
360 733-3500
PhoTograPhyDiane Padys Photography 360 715-0600 Phil Rose Photography 360 739-9067 Quicksilver Photo Lab 360 676-2725
reaL esTaTeBarkley Company 360 671-6450 Cerise Noah, Real Estate Broker 360 393-5826 Danne Neill, Independent Real Estate Agent
360 303-4428 Debbie Biery, Broker 360 223-2341 Jeff Braimes, Realtor 360 961-6496 Sally Farrell, Realtor 360 393-7339 Saratoga Commercial Real Estate 360 676-4866 Sterling Real Estate Group 360 756-0021 Whatcom Land Title Company 360 676-8484
recycLing anD wasTe ManageMenTSanitary Service Company, Inc. 360 734-3490 Scrap-It 360 734-1112
FerndaleSound Shredding & Recycling 360 733-7932
Fact: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses. Locally owned and operated Whatcom Educational Credit Union is a leader in our community in their support of education, health and community concerns through nonprofit donations and volunteerism. – Reid Frederick, Social Responsibility Coordinator
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husBanD: New ski gear from Backcountry Essentials and a night away at Tree Frog Night Inn
DaughTer: Laura Ingalls Wilder series from Village Books and new coat from Kids Northwest
son: Sailing classes from the Community Boating Center and a new bike helmet from Kulshan Cycles
MoM: Fresh produce delivered weekly from Dandelion Organic Delivery and new shoes from Fairhaven Runners & Walkers
DaD: Basket of wines from Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants paired with Samish Bay Cheese from the Community Food Co-op
sisTer: Go shopping with her at Texture Clothing and then take her out for dessert and drinks at Pure Bliss Desserts
BroTher: A new tackle box from Yeagers Sporting Goods
aunT: Dried apples and hot drink spices from Bellewood Acres and market bucks from the Bellingham Farmers Market
uncLe: Bird feeder and bird seed from Wild Bird Chalet
cousin: A Shiitake mushroom grow kit from Cascadia Mushrooms
BesT FrienD: Cooking class at Ciao Thyme In the Kitchen
co-workers: beer infused chocolate truffles from Evolve Chocolate Truffles paired with gift cards for a pint of beer at Kulshan Brewing and Boundary Bay Brewery, Aslan Brewing, Wander Brewing or Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
neighBor who gives you Fresh eggs: A bag of Scratch & Peck Feed for their chickens
MyseLF: A massage from the Chrysalis Inn & Spa and family photo framed by Bellingham Frameworks
Holiday Gift List
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we wanT To know what you’d most like to receive as
a holiday gift. Is it a favorite local food? Is there a local store you’re
dying to get a gift card from? Is there something special that is made right here
in Whatcom County that you covet?
Show us or tell us and we’ll enter you into a drawing for a local prize package including some of our favorite treats and gift cards to our favorite places.
Two ways To enTer!• Take a photo of your favorite local food, store front or unique item
and post it to our Facebook page with #localwishlist OR• Write us a note telling us about your favorite local food treat,
store or one-of-a-kind item you’d love to receive.
how To win:1. Take a photo and post it or drop us a note.2. Notes can be emailed or mailed. Email to [email protected] or
mail to Sustainable Connections, 1701 Ellis St., Ste 221, Bellingham, WA 98225, Attn: Local Wish List.
3. We’ll enter you into a drawing for the prize. 4. All entries due by Dec 17th.
shoesFairhaven Runners & Walkers 360 676-4955 Mi Shoes 360 715-2046
sPorTing gooDsBoccemon 360 224-2909Kulshan Cycles 360 733-6440Yeager’s Sporting Goods 360 733-1080 Backcountry Essentials 360 543-5678 Earl’s Bike Shop 360 746-2401 Fairhaven Bike & Ski 360 733-4433 Fanatik Bike Company 360 756-0504
TechnoLogyC-Secure Systems 360 734 5580
TransPorTaTionExpress Delivery Courier Services 360 305-7634 Port of Bellingham 360 676-2500 WTA 676-RIDE (7433)
TraveL anD TourisMBellingham Whatcom County Tourism
360 671-3990
weBsiTe hosTing anD DesignBellingham WP 360 224-7416 Highwaters Media 360 961-5033 Name
Phone or Email Address
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*It’s ok to have more than one item or place on your list. We’d love to hear about your local favorites.
suPPorTing sPonsors:Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Boundary Bay Brewery & BistroThe Chrysalis Inn and SpaEsary Roofing and Siding Co., Inc.Fairhaven Runners & WalkersKulshan Brewing Co.Kulshan CyclesOverhead Door Co. of BellinghamQ LaundryWilson Motors & Wilson Motors Nissan
LeaD sPonsors:
unDerwriTer:
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at 360 647-7093, www.sustainableconnections.orgconTacT
Thanks!
www.communityenergychallenge.org
Saving Energy = Saving$
That means more to spend with your favorite locals.
Join your friends and neighbors this holiday season in saving by following these simple tips:• Switch to LED Christmas lights and use a timer to save 80% on
energy costs.• When cooking on the range match the size of the pan to the heating
element. This can save you up to 40%.• No need to preheat your oven for cooking a turkey. You can even turn
the heat off a few minutes before done cooking.• If you are baking in glass or ceramic pans, you can turn the oven
down 25 degrees and food will cook just as quickly.• Weatherize your home to save an average of 20-30% on your energy
bills! Contact the Community Energy Challenge to sign up for your home energy assessment today.