Yes, we know how to spell “Independence” and what makes this country so great! But, what about all of the “Independent” merchants out there who also deserve to be celebrated for their contribution to our communities and way of life? YOU ARE INVITED! : Independent’s Day – July 4, 2011 Your summer spending can have a huge impact on...

RelyLocal, an Oregon start-up, unveiled its new website today. The release was timed to celebrate their first year in operation, with the launch of local chapters in over 550 cities, supporting over 20,000 local businesses, and creating over 330 new jobs across the country. In addition to a completely new look and enhanced underlying architecture, RelyLocal adds new features to complement their local campaigns, designed to rebuild local economies by promoting the importance of local business. The new platform also allows the company to cut operating costs, continuing to retain at least 90% of membership revenue at the local level.

RelyLocal.com (and our hundreds of local sites) is about to get a major face lift. Stay tuned… Share or Bookmark Hide Sites

RelyLocal is taking off in Florida thanks to the hard work of Tony Thompson and Steve Prince. Watch the video below to find out more about their passion for the local community and the difference they are already making in people’s lives. Press play below to view coverage from Fox29. Share or Bookmark Hide...

I'm not an overly emotional guy, but I am a sucker for a good under-dog story. Earlier this week I had the pleasure of speaking with Tom and Angi who own and operate RelyLocal in the Prescott, AZ area... ...At the end of the call, I tried to retell the stories to our staff. I couldn't. I was too happy, too proud, too excited! I'd be lying if I said I didn't break down a little bit...

Rather than re-invent the wheel, I thought I’d just link to a couple of articles and sites  that I found interesting. From an Express Milwaukee article titled, The Importance of Buying Local: “For every $100 spent at a local bookstore or CD store, $45 stayed in the local economy. For every $100 spent at Borders, however, the local economic impact was...