Think Local for the Holidays

Support the community you love this holiday season!

Announcing new leadership

Delaney Skordal and Jenna Deane have been appointed Interim Co-Executive Directors.

Sustainability Social Hour

Connect with folks in the sustainability sphere!

Become a Local Lover

Join our monthly giving club for cute swag, special events, and the chance to be a part of a rad community!

We need volunteers!

Rescue food from the landfill and deliver it to those who need it most.

Eat Local for the Holidays

Find local food, local gifts, and more! Plus, enter our giveaway.

Sustainability News

Zero waste, local food, affordable housing, and more!

We advance a regenerative local economy that builds community, strengthens food systems, catalyzes climate solutions, and expands access to housing in NW Washington.

Think Local First Holidays
Think Local First Holidays
November 21 - December 31, 12:00 am
Support the community you love this holiday season! Earn prizes for shopping locally, send local gift cards, and read our blog highlight of 5 local...
Holiday Member Mingle
Holiday Member Mingle
December 11, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Business members, join us for food, drinks and merriment! Connect with other members, enter to win a local prize basket from member shop Hela Provisions,...
Green Building Nerds
Green Building Nerds at Ecotech Solar, Bellingham WA
January 14, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
This free event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts, learn about the latest trends in green building, and share your passion for a more sustainable future. This quarter's event will be hosted by Ecotech Solar, and will include snacks and beverages!
Eat Local First Trade Meeting
Eat Local First Trade Meeting at Holiday Inn and Suites, Bellingham WA
February 10, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Eat Local First Trade Meeting is NW Washington’s premier FOOD & FARM BUSINESS CONFERENCE. We bring together 180+ farmers, fishers, chefs, grocery buyers, food artisans, processors, and distributors for one day filled with valuable networking and connection opportunities, a vibrant expo, inspiring business panels, one-on-one producer/buyer consultations, and the ever-delicious locally sourced lunch.

BUILDING COMMUNITIES & STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY

A New Economic Model

“The northern Washington town of Bellingham may be the epicenter of a new economic model for a post-consumerist economy, producing goods and services focused on what surrounding communities need and can sustain.”
-NPR Marketplace, interview with Sustainable Connections

A Local Living Economy

Choosing local retailers creates jobs and community. Hear from a variety of local entrepreneurs who call Bellingham home and learn why they choose to live and love local.

Local Champions

Fall Highlights from Sustainable Connections

Fall Highlights from Sustainable Connections

We're excited to share some of the great work our organization has done! From inspiring program highlights to big wins for our community, this fall has been full of energy and growth. Our Food & Farming team held the 18th annual Whatcom County Farm Tour on...

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The People Behind “Shopping Local”

The People Behind “Shopping Local”

What does it really mean when you “shop local,” and what makes it special? These days, when many of our activities are touched by large, multi-national corporations, it’s important to remember the ways we can choose to support our community. Local businesses are owned...

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Top 5 Ways to Celebrate a Local Thanksgiving

Top 5 Ways to Celebrate a Local Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving season, we're feeling grateful for the land and seas that provide us with nourishing food, the folks who steward them, and our loved ones with whom we share meals and laughter. With so much bounty in our area, it can be exciting to plan a...

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