Muscatine, Iowa, is celebrating a big win after Skinny’s BBQ took home the coveted title of Best Pork Sandwich in the State of Iowa for 2024. This prestigious recognition, awarded by the Iowa Pork Producers Association, is a testament to the restaurant’s dedication to flavor, quality, and community. A Cut Above the Rest Skinny’s BBQ Read more…
Five Local Places to Visit in Iowa
Iowa boasts a rich variety of locally made products, reflecting its agricultural heritage and vibrant artisan community. Here’s a showcase of some of the best Iowa-made items you can find across the state: 1. Amana Colonies Crafts The Amana Colonies are known for their traditional craftsmanship, offering products like smoked meats from the Amana Meat Read more…
Project Buy Local: Supporting Communities and Strengthening Local Economies
In recent years, the movement to “buy local” has gained significant momentum as more people realize the importance of supporting their communities. Project Buy Local is a campaign that encourages individuals to prioritize local businesses when making purchases, as opposed to opting for national chains or large e-commerce platforms. The initiative has garnered attention for Read more…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Project Buy Local
We’d like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or whatever it is you celebrate. At Project Buy Local, we’re very fortunate to be blessed with so much in such a turbulent year. We always support and donate to our local businesses, organizations, and causes throughout the Midwest and we never make Read more…
Our New Normal Isn’t Normal
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 in order to sway the Read more…
Unique and Must-Try Midwest Restaurants
Today we are highlighting some of the most unique and must-try restaurants in the Midwest. We hope you enjoy learning more about them, and please consider stopping in if you are passing through. Tell them Project Buy Local sent you. Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik Sister Bay, Wisconsin Al Johnson’s is an authentic Swedish Read more…
Iowa Specials and Deals February 2020
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 stop in. Don’t miss a Read more…
10 Must-Try Iowa Farm-to-Fork Restaurants
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 hope you enjoy learning more Read more…
10 Must-Visit Iowa Businesses February 2020
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 you. You are the key Read more…
Wisconsin has 72 Counties. These are the Must-Try Restaurants in Each.
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 you think of our selections Read more…