I’m upset today. Not only because so many small businesses are still closed or have gone out of business entirely. What has happened to local businesses is tragic, and in that sense, I am beyond upset. Adding to my frustration is the latest news that politicians held up stimulus relief...
Today we wanted to bring you some of the best local deals, specials, and buy-one-get-one free offers the state of Iowa has to offer. Please share with your networks and take advantage of these deals before they expire. Be sure to tell them Project Buy Local sent you when you...
Iowa has a huge advantage over many parts of the country when it comes to food preparation: Our food source is right here and in most cases doesn’t need to be transported long distances. Today we are highlighting some of the best farm-to-fork or farm-to-table restaurants in the state. We...
Now that we have the Caucuses behind us, we can turn our focus back to local Iowa businesses. Today, we would like to point you towards our top 10 Iowa businesses for February 2020. Please consider visiting them if you’re in the area, and tell them Project Buy Local sent...
We hope your New Year is off to a great start, Project Buy Local fans! Today we’d like to showcase some of the best local restaurants the state of Wisconsin has to offer. Some are on the newer end and some have been around for generations. Let us know what...
Today, we’re highlighting a few of our favorite sustainable farms in the state. At Project Buy Local, we’re not only passionate about supporting local businesses and organizations, but we support sustainable farming as much as possible. Please consider buying local food any chance you get. The benefits are endless. We...
Happy (late) New Year, Project Buy Local fans! Although, since the Chinese New Year officially happened yesterday, we aren’t writing this post too late to say Happy New Year – at least in China. But, we’re not in China, we’re in Iowa and today we’d like to showcase the best...
We’ve all seen the images and quotes explaining that when you buy from a small business, you’re not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You’re helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom put food on the table, a dad...