Buffalo First!
Buy Local! Buffalo First works to build a more local, green and fair economy by educating consumers, independent businesses and policy makers about the importance of choosing local first.
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June 2006
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BUFFALO, New Yorks – Looking at the fancy metal bench outside of Ward Pinkel’s store, you might think the city has spent money to make Elmwood Avenue, a street lined with stores near downtown Buffalo, a nicer place to be.
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BUFFALO, New York – Before Urban Roots was founded, the only way for locals on the West Side of Buffalo to get plants and garden supplies was to leave the city.
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BUFFALO, New York – Eric Walker and the people he works with aren’t waiting for the leadership of this blighted city to deal with its many problems.
Krysta
Krysta
This is still the best damn city around, and we can help build ourselves back up one project at a time.
November 23 at 4:16pm
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Buffalo First! Sneak peek of coupon book & Dave Courtney discusses its design. http://www.courtneycreative.blogspot.com/

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Just sent out the files for printing of the 2010 Buffalo First Coupon Book. This book helps support the local economy by stressing the importance of shopping local. The book features over $4,000 in coupons to local, independent businesses across Buffalo and WNY. ...
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Buffalo First! Gluten Free? A local bakery, Vin Chet, is making gluten free pies for Thanksgiving.

November 20 at 3:00pm
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Buffalo First! Also on FREE Laundry day 12/2 members will get voucher for half off Lake Effect Laundry wash and fold for December. What better way to get through the busy Holidays?

November 20 at 9:00am
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Buffalo First! Coal in your stocking? Not for long. FREE Laundry Day for Buffalo First Members at Lake Effect Laundry 12/2!

November 20 at 8:44am
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Buffalo First! The coolest Holiday gift is just $15: All Local Coupon Books! http://buffalofirst.org/

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Buffalo First! Over $4,000 in savings at the Albright-Knox, Mattie's, Sweetness 7, Juniper and Steve's Pets and more!

November 19 at 5:12pm
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Buffalo First! Local Coupon Books are almost done!

November 19 at 5:09pm
Ethan
Ethan
Hey, that's great!
November 19 at 5:15pm
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Buffalo First! A little after the fact, but if you haven't seen the Lexington Co-Operative's summer Lextalk about "Local VS Cheaper", check it out now!

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“Why is local asparagus more expensive than the stuff from California?” is a question we frequently hear in the produce aisle at the Co-op. Usually, we stammer, stall and ultimately make a ...
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Buffalo First! Come to Buffalo First's Local Business Mixer at Charlie O'Brien's. FREE food and a cash bar.

The Local Business Mixer's goal is to provide a forum in which local independent businesses can socialize with, educate and strengthen one another in a casual atmosphere. Mixers help further the mission of Buffalo First by stren...gthening local independent business relationships, and educating locals about what they can do to build a strong, healthy and vibrant community.

Our Mission: Buffalo First is a 501(c)(3) comprised of local independent businesses, nonprofits and concerned citizens worked to build a more local, green and fair economy in the Buffalo-Niagara region. We encourage people to shop locally, we help independent businesses access local goods and services and we give independent businesses a united voice to shape better policies for local independent and green businesses. The goal is to root more dollars here, preserve community, and create a healthier environment.

Time:5:30PM Tuesday, December 15th
Location:Charlie O'Brien's
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Buffalo First! Another fantastic local biz mixer is coming up Tuesday 11/17 5:30 at Betty's newly opened bar! Come check it out!

November 13 at 4:27pm
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Virginia Street.
November 13 at 6:31pm
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Betty's is at 370 Virginia St. Just south of Allen and right off of Elmwood. Everyone is welcome, whether you own a business or not. Mixers usually attract an amazing cross section of Western New York residents. Please rsvp via our event link on FB.
November 14 at 11:02am
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