THINK LOCAL FIRST! THINK LOCAL FIRST! DIRECTORY LEAD SPONSORS OF LOCAL, INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES. Choose local businesses taking action for a healthy community. Buy Local for the Holidays! Choose Local, Independent Businesses owned and operated by Friends and Neighbors. Keep our community unique and our economy strong – Think Local First! BUY LOCAL PASSPORT GRAND PRIZE: 32 GIFT CARDS TO LOCAL, INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES!
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T H I N K L O C A L F I R ST !T H I N K L O C A L F I R ST !
D I R E C TO RY
LEAD SPONSORS
O F L O C A L , I N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D
B U S I N E S S E S .
Choose local businesses taking action for a healthy community.
Buy Localfor the
Holidays!
Choose Local, Independent Businesses owned and operated
by Friends and Neighbors. Keep our community unique and
our economy strong – Think Local First!
B U Y L O C A L PA S S P O R T
G R A N D P R I Z E : 3 2 G I F T C A R D S
TO L O C A L , I N D E P E N D E N T B U S I N E S S E S !
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Sustainable Connections’ Think Local Frist! campaign would like to remind folks
to Think Local First this holiday season. There are many actions we can all take to
support our community and local businesses at this busy time of year.
CONSIDER 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 a list of local farmers and food producers
pick up a Whatcom Food & Farm Finder or visit eatlocalfirst.org. 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
BIKINGKulshan Cycles 360 733-6440Earl’s Bike Shop 360 746-2401Fairhaven Bike & Ski 360 733-4433Fanatik Bike Company 360 756-0504Jack’s Bicycle Center 360 733-1955
BOOKS & MAGAZINESVillage Books 360 671-2626
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICESBellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce
360 734-1330Business Support Services Northwest, LLC
360 303-5798Free Range Nonprofit Solutions 360 920-7283Janet Ott & Associates 360 739-0098Mount Baker Foothills Chamber of Commerce
Maple Falls 360 599-1518Speedy Automated Mailers 360 676-4775Technology Alliance Group (TAG)
for Northwest Washington 360 318-7710The Workspace 206 227-1724Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center 360 676-0122Whatcom Women’s Network 360 647-2280
CHILDREN & BABYLaunching Success Learning Store 360 527-2641Kids Northwest 360 676-6051Fairhaven Toy Garden 360 714-8552Red Wagon Diaper Service 360 961-3710
Onyx Coffee Bar 360 739-2693The C Shop, Candy Shop, Cafe & Pizza
Birch Bay 360 371-2070The Torres Coffee Company 360 220-7121The Union Coffee Shop 360 733-8996The Woods Coffee 360 933-1855
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & HUMAN SERVICES
Opportunity Council 360 734-5121Alzheimer Society of Washington 360 671-3316Bellingham Whatcom Housing Authorities
360 676-6887Downtown Bellingham Partnership 360 527-8710Lydia Place 360 671-7663Paul Schissler Associates, Inc. 360 201 8900Salud Translation Services 360 383-7002Whatcom Community Foundation 360 671-6463Whatcom Farm Friends
Lynden 360 354-1337
COMPUTER SERVICES & SUPPLIESData-Link West, Inc. 360 734-8911Kulshan Computer Services 360 671-7012RDMacs 360 306-5557PogoZone Internet Solutions 360 676-8772
CONSTRUCTION & CARPENTRYEsary Roofing and Siding Co., Inc. 360 318-0604
Burlington Overhead Door Co of Bellingham 360 734-5960A-1 Builders, Inc. 360 734-5249Aiki Homes, Inc. 360 715-0700Aperture Electrical Bow 360 421-3963Bellingham Bay Builders 360 733-7500Birch Equipment Rental & Sales 360 734-5717Building Performance Center 360 734-5121Cascade Joinery 360 527-0119CAZ Energy Services 360 389-1056Chuckanut Builders 360 734 3201Coffey Construction 360 671-9930Dawson Construction, Inc 360 756-1000Evergreen Light, Lynden 360 296-6092Faber Construction, Lynden 360 354-3500 G R Plume Company, Inc 360 384-2800
FerndaleGallant Design and Construction, Inc.
360 733-1225Lookabill General Contracting 360 201-7024Method Homes, Ferndale 360 961-7465Moceri Construction 360 671-3381New Whatcom Interiors 360 671-3389North Sound Energy & Remodel 360 739-2653
Fact: Local businesses have the ability to reduce environmental impact.
Osprey Hill Farm is a leader in preserving farmland in Whatcom County, advocating healthy environmental practices and protecting valuable agricultural areas. They are very public about their desire to improve the land and protect our natural resources. They treat their livestock with great care, and embrace issues of social justice, believing that good clean food should be a standard, not a privilege. – Pictured, Anna and Geoff Martin, Owners, Osprey Hill Farm
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NOV 20TH – DEC 24TH, open every day*, 10am-7pm, 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham 36th 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 workshops, and choose from thousands of original gifts created by local artisans. *Closed on Thanksgiving Day and at 3pm on Dec 24th.
NOV 27TH, 3-8pm, Fairhaven, FAIRHAVEN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL & ART WALK: Stroll, shop and dine. Enjoy the start of the holiday season with Santa, enjoy the Lighting of the Trees, and take in local art.
NOV 28TH, DEC 5TH, 12th and 19th, 10am-3pm, Downtown Bellingham, Depot Market Square. BELLINGHAM FARMERS MARKET: The Bellingham Farmers Market it still going strong. Keep your 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.
Nov 28th, Dec 5th, 12th and 19th, noon-3pm, Fairhaven, VISITS WITH SANTA & 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 4TH, 4-7pm, Downtown Bellingham, Depot Market Square 2nd ANNUAL POP UP GIFT MARKET & ANNUAL TREE LIGTHING: brought to you by Bellingham Farmers Market and City of Bellingham.
DEC 4TH, 6-10, Downtown Bellingham, DECEMBER ART WALK: brought to you by Downtown Bellingham Partnership. Find local artists and crafters works on display in downtown galleries, boutiques, restaurants, studios and more.
DEC 4TH, 6-10pm & Dec 5th, 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 HOLIDAYSPAINTINGCommunity Strength Painters 360 733-8597Earth Craft Painting 360 922-2487
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTFirst Congregational Church of Bellingham
360 734-3720Jillian Froebe, Interfaith Ministry &
Spiritual Guidance, Deming 360 319-8704
PET & ANIMAL CAREMueller Animal Chiropractic 360 738-3763Wild Bird Chalet 360 734-0969Scratch and Peck Feeds 360 318-7585
360 676-9600Jeff Braimes, Realtor 360 961-6496Saratoga Commercial Real Estate 360 676-4866Sterling Real Estate Group 360 756-0021Whatcom Land Title Company 360 676-8484The RJ Group 360 733-5760
RECYCLING & WASTE MANAGEMENT
Take the pledge to make Local Food a part of your holiday meals!It’s fresher, tastier, and supports our friends & neighbors
1. Go online to take the pledge at eatlocalfirst.org between Nov 1st & Dec 31st
2. Get entered to win a $25 gift card to the Community Food Co-op.3. Buy & make local food for your holiday meals, yum!
For recipes, local food outlets, resources and tips,
visit eatlocalfirst.org
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Fact: SMALL LOCAL
BUSINESSES ARE THE LARGEST
EMPLOYER NATIONALLY AND IN OUR
COMMUNITY.
As a new business owner Colleen at Q Laundry is proud to add more jobs to our local workforce. She goes above and beyond in creating meaningful employment by offering a living wage, giving employees specialized tasks allowing personal growth, and letting them choose the charities and community events Q Laundry supports.-Pictured, Colleen Unema, Owner, Q Laundry
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SALONS & SPASThe Chrysalis Inn and Spa 360 392-5515Forget Me Not Salon 360 393-0298 Kara’s Beauty Barn 360 778-2433Laughing Buddha Body Piercing 360 734-3500Studio 910 Salon 360 671-4100
SEAFOODDesire Fish Company 360 676-0605Drifters Fish, Anacortes 907 317-2958Galley Fare 360 543-3556Lummi Island Wild 360 224-6512Nerka Sea Frozen Salmon 360 303-7770Wild Pacific Seafood, Deming 360 592-4072
SENIOR SERVICESMt. Baker Care Center 360 734-4181The Leopold Retirement Residence, LLC
360 733-3500
SPECIALTY SHOPSPaper Dreams 360 676-8676Apple Yarns 360 756-9992NW Handspun Yarns 360 738-0167Oyster Creek Canvas Co. 360 734-8199Rectors Vacuum Shop 360 733-5792The Paper Mill 360 746-8574 Washington Gourmet Gifts 360 647-0128
Appliance Depot 360 527-2646Re-Use Consulting 360 733-1363Sanitary Service Company, Inc. 360 734-3490Scrap-It, Ferndale 360 734-1112Sound Shredding & Recycling 360 733-7932
RENEWABLE ENERGYEcotech Energy Systems, LLC 360 318-7646Fire Mountain Solar LLC
Mt. Vernon 360 422-5610Itek Energy 360 647-9531P3 & Associates, LLC 360 410-9043Planet Papp LLC 206 335-1278 Western Solar Inc. 360 746-0859Whole Energy Fuels Corp. 888 600-8611
Lynden 360 778-1111 Homeskillet 360 676-6218Il Caffe Rifugio 360 592-2888Infusion Cuisine, Lynden 360 778 1726Keenan’s at the Pier 360 392-5510Mallard Ice Cream 360 734-3884Nell Thorn Restaurant of LaConner,
La Conner 360 466-4261Old Town Café 360 671-4431Old World Deli 360 738-2090Pepper Sisters 360 671-3414Pizzázza 360 756-9322
360 647-1122Shambala Ancient Grain Bakery & Farm to Fork
Bistro, Camano Island 360 854-2253Skylark’s Hidden Café 360 715-3642The Daisy Cafe 360 733-8996The Table by Bellingham Pasta Co 360 594-6000The Temple Bar 360 676-8660twofifty flora 360 966-6462
Fact: WHEN YOU PURCHASE GOODS AND SERVICES FROM LOCAL,
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES MORE OF YOUR MONEY STAYS
IN THE COMMUNITY.
Family business Faber Construction, now in their 29th year of business, consistently chooses to make the extra effort to source project materials from businesses nearby. In 2014, they kept 65% of their spending in Whatcom County, and another 25% within the state of Washington keeping money recirculating right here in our community. – Pictured, Rick Faber (center) with family and staff,
Faber Construction
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SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASONAND WIN!
Includes: ACME Farms + Kitchen ($25 gift card) • Advanced Medical Massage ($75 gift card) • Allied Arts REUSE Thrift Store ($25 gift card) • Ayurvedic Health Center & Wellness Shop ($25 gift card) • Backcountry Essentials (Rental of boots, skis and poles – $45 value + basic ski tune up - $40 value) • Bay City Supply ($25 gift card) • Binyon Vision Center ($40 gift card) • Blue Water Pottery ($25 gift card) • Ciaò Thyme ($25 gift card) • Cliffhouse Restaurant ($25 gift card) • Data-Link West Inc. (2, $10 coupons for PC Services) • Diana Gay Pepper at Tree Frog Farm (Certificate for Aromatherapy Mister - $20 value) • Fairhaven Runners & Walkers ($25 gift card) • Galley Fare ($25 gift card) • Greenhouse ($25 gift card) • Kara’s Beauty Barn ($25 gift card) • Kids Northwest ($25 gift card) • Klicks Running and Walking ($25 gift card) • Kulshan Brewing Co. ($25 gift card) • Ideal-Carefully Curated Goods ($25 gift card) • Inner Rivers Acupuncture ($75 gift card) • Living Earth Herbs ($25 gift card) • Mindport Exhibits - In celebration of their 20th Anniversary (20 passes - $40 value) • Mount Baker Theatre (2 tickets to The Nerd- $50 value) • Ragfinery ($25 gift card) • Sojourn ($25 gift card) • Superfeet (1 certificate for insoles - $49.95 value) • Terra Organic & Natural Foods ($25 Terra Dollars) • texture clothing ($25 Gift Card) • Triple Wren Farms (Certificate for small bouquet in jar - $35 value) • Twin Sisters Creamery ($25 gift card) • Village Books ($25 gift card)
The holiday season is a busy time of year. Whether you shop for the holidays or choose to enjoy this time of year in other ways we want to remind you to Think Local First. Our community is full of unique, one-of-a-kind businesses that can fulfill just about any need. So if you are shopping for gifts or everyday items, doing chores or having some fun with your family stop by the participating businesses and have your passport stamped.
Completed passports will be entered to win 1 of 5 prize packs.
RUNNER-UP PACKAGES
GRAND PRIZE32 gift cards, certificates for services,
and passes valued at over $1000!
Health & Wellness - $364.95 ValueBow Hill Blueberries – 6 lbs frozen blueberries ($28 value)
Ideal-Carefully Curated Goods - Alchemy Goods Ad Bag ($30 value)Inner Rivers Acupuncture - $75 gift card
Klicks Running and Walking - $25 gift cardSojourn - $25 gift card
Soundings of the Planet - Healing Music CDs & Nature DVD by Dean & Dudley Evenson from
Soundings of the Planet. ($60 value)Superfeet - 1 certificate for insoles, ($49.95 value)
Whatcom Family YMCA - 3 month pass ($102 vlaue)
Variety Pack - $220 ValueColophon Café - $10 gift card
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen - Oktoberfest Mug & T-shirtData-Link West Inc. - 2, $10 coupons for PC Services
Fairhaven Pizza- $20 gift cardGato Verde Adventure Sailing – Sunset Cruise for 2 ($80 value)
Kulshan Brewing Co. – Gift Card & Growler ($20 value)Launching Success Learning Store $25 gift card
Holiday Festival of the Arts - 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham • Nov 20th - Dec 24th, 7 Days a Week 10-7pm, closed on Thanksgiving and at 3pm on Christmas Eve
Living Earth Herbs - 1530 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham • Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12-6pm
Sojourn 1317 Railroad Ave., Bellingham • Mon-Sat 11-9pm, Sun 11-4pm
Whatcom Museum Store 250 Flora St., Bellingham • Wed - Sun, noon-5pm
HERE’S HOW1. Use the passport provided below. Make extra copies
if needed for family and friends.
2. Get your passport stamped at the any of the participating businesses listed.
3. Get 15 stamps and submit your passport to us for a chance to win. Submit by mail to Sustainable Connections, 1701 Ellis St., Ste 221, Bellingham, WA 98225 or snap a photo of your completed passport and email to [email protected].
4. Include your Contact Information.
5. All entries due by January 4th, 2016. Winners will be contacted by phone or email.
Mindport Exhibits - 210 W Holly St., Bellingham • Wed-Fri, 12-6pm, Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-4 pm
Mount Baker Theatre - 104 N Commercial St., Bellingham • Ticket Office: Mon-Fri, 10am-show time or 6pm if no show
EAT & DRINKChuckanut Brewery & Kitchen - 601 W Holly St., Bellingham • Sun-Thurs 11-Food until 9pm, bar till late, Fri-Sat 11-Food until 9:30pm, bar til late
PASSPORT STOPSStop by these participating businesses and ask them to give you a stamp.
Stop
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:Bellingham Whatcom County TourismBoundary 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.