Author Archives: Stacy Mitchell

About Stacy Mitchell

Stacy Mitchell is a senior researcher with the New Rules Project, where she directs initiatives on community banking and independent retail. Her latest book is Big-Box Swindle, and she also produces a popular monthly newsletter called the Hometown Advantage Bulletin. Stacy lives in Portland, Maine, and serves on the board of the Portland Independent Business & Community Alliance.

June 3: NELBF Spring Gathering! Sign up now…

We hope you will join us for our next regional gathering in June.  NELBF gatherings have strengthened both local-first business networks and relationships across the region, and we are hoping for and expecting a repeat performance at our next meeting. … Continue reading →

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NELBF's Fall 2010 Gathering

Representatives of 8 local business networks gathered in Walpole, New Hampshire, on October 27, 2010 for the New England Local Business Forum’s fall gathering.  It was a day of sharing questions and expertise, and finding ways for our local organizations … Continue reading →

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Spring Gathering Held in Somerville

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New England Retailers Would Like to Source More Goods Locally, Survey Finds

A survey of over 100 independent retailers in New England has found that almost all (98%) would like to source more of their inventory from manufacturers and other producers within the region. But there are barriers to doing so, including, … Continue reading →

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Report from NELBF’s Fall 2009 Gathering: New England Made

Download the Summary Report from the Breakout Sessions of NELBF’s New England Made event, held in Portland on November 10, 2009. You can view the agenda here.  We also have audio files of several of the presentations, as well as … Continue reading →

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