Susquehanna Sustainable Business Network (SSBN) is alerting holiday shoppers to save the dates of December 3 – 9, 2008 to participate in the Think Local First campaign. This exciting event will take place in downtown Lancaster and York and aims to encourage residents of all ages to explore the colorful selection of locally-owned businesses and restaurants located there. Participating businesses and restaurants will feature anything from prize baskets, to customer discounts and in-store activities for kids. The complete list of Think Local First participants will be published in November. If you are a local business owner interested in participating in the Think Local First campaign, contact SSBN at (877) 500-6552.

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IndieBound.org is the online gateway to the entire indie community, and offers book related blogging, profiles, lists, videos, and resources for local independent business alliances. Readers can also find indie booksellers and events across the country there, and join the movement by signing the Declaration of IndieBound. (more…)

The Susquehanna Sustainable Business Network (SSBN) is pleased to announce an extensive list of businesses participating in its upcoming Think Local First campaign. The complete list of area businesses totals more than two dozen and is located at www.thinklocalsusquehanna.com and at the end of this news release. Think Local First will take place throughout the area of downtown Lancaster, Lititz, Manheim and Marietta and aims to encourage residents of all ages to explore the colorful selection of locally-owned businesses and restaurants. Participating businesses will feature anything from prize baskets, to customer discounts and in-store activities for kids. (more…)