An invitation to joinBuy Local — Buy Rogue campaign members are independent, locally owned businesses who are committed to this region and its quality of life. Our members are the heart of this campaign and support the community and each other in a variety of ways. Whether they give monetary support, attend events or volunteer hours, our members work together to:
Click here to join as a businessIf you own or represent an independent local business and would like to become part of the Buy Local — Buy Rogue campaign and want to be promoted in the online business directory and/or the Rogue Flavor guidebook, join as a business member today. Business members receive Buy Local First marketing materials and support and are featured on the Buy Local Rogue website. Click here to join as a community memberHouseholds drive our local economy, so you can make a huge impact on the prosperity and sustainability of local businesses. Individuals and families are invited to support our work by becoming a member of Thrive, the Rogue Inititative for a Vital Economy. Your membership is tax deductible and helps support Thrive's work to revitalize the local economy. |
| Reason #5: Local Owners are Local Contributors |
Research has shown that small local businesses make indispensable contributions to communities and neighborhoods. A study of charitable giving in Oregon showed that when in-kind contributions were included, small firms gave an average of $789 per employee, medium sized firms $172, and large firms $334. (NFIB Small Business Policy Guide) Additionally, large firms contribute primarily to the area where the corporation is headquartered, not necessarily where they do business. |
| Pastured Pork |
Pastured Pork Williams rancher wants to replicate renowned taste of the Spanish 'black-footed' pig
Far from the farm's cozy barn, four black pigs bed down on the forest floor. In their waking hours, the hogs forage for most of their food — grass, roots, lichens and the acorns that Williams rancher Tobias Hatfield hopes will infuse their meat with unsurpassed flavor. Read more... |
| Tue Sep 7th Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market |
| Wed Sep 8th Talent Evening Market |
| Thu Sep 9th Medford Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market |
| Fri Sep 10th Rogue Valley Local Foods |
| Fri Sep 10th Brian's Green Thumb Farm Tour & Samplings |