Be local … simply means everything we do in and around our community. It's actively supporting the area in which we live.

Buy local … supporting area businesses ensures the availability of the wide variety of products and services we're able to enjoy so close to home.


What is Be Local … Buy Local?

Be Local … Buy Local (BLBL) is a community-wide campaign initiated by the Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) and Northfield Downtown Development Corporation (NDDC) that promotes the importance of "shopping locally" for products and services in the Northfield area. Key partners, the Northfield News, KYMN Radio and Northfield Entertainment Guide, have worked toward this cause through a variety of communications, including media coverage, incentives and special promotions.


Why Is Be Local … Buy Local Important?

Maintain our distinct character
The blend of small-town charm with a contemporary edge makes the Northfield area an ideal place to shop and do business. There's a wide variety of services and amenities and a diverse array of cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities.

Sustain a vibrant, diverse business mix
Buying from local businesses helps to keep money circulating in town. Area farms, neighborhood stores, leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, and numerous professional services to name a few all benefit from our continued support and, in turn, help to support each other.

Promote prosperity in our community
When we invest in our community, we pave the way for greater things. By spending our dollars locally, we retain businesses, help to create jobs, and work to support and sustain the vitality and vibrancy of our community.


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