Overview

Welcome to Think Boise First, where a dedicated group of community-minded folks, business leaders, locally-owned businesses, and concerned citizens are working together to support and promote the importance and the benefits of "getting it local."

Through Think Boise First you connect with like-minded businesses, educate the public about local products and services, and network with others to promote sustainable local living in Boise and Garden City.

Purpose

Think Boise First is a membership network of community minded individuals and local business leaders working to support and promote the benefits of buying local first.

Mission

Connect and promote locally owned, independent businesses, educate consumers on local products and services to build a sustainable local living economy in the Boise area.

A Local Living Economy ensures that economic power resides locally, sustaining healthy community life and natural life as well as long-term economic viability.

Connections

Connect the community with local businesses, local businesses with the community and local businesses with each other.

Education

Teach about the benefits of supporting locally owned businesses, organizations and purchasing local products and services.

Promotion

Local businesses networking together to promote each other and our cause.

• Thinking Local First is simply being aware, educating yourself on what is local, and giving yourself time to think about the choices you make.
• Think About This: What does it mean for you to be local? How can you engage by joining, volunteering, contributing, shopping and growing your local economy?
• Even small steps toward local can make a big difference.