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Mapping Local Essentials: Being the Business that Grows, Sells, or Markets the Beans

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Buy Local associations Chambers of Commerce and other business associations Local government bodies and officials A formal focus group Friends and family Local reporters and bloggers Successful local business owners. Industry fora (agricultural, manufacturing, retail, etc.) Or do whatever work strikes you as most powerfully contributive.

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How Your Local Business Can Be a Helper

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From fancy to fundamental, famed Seattle restaurant Canlis quickly transitioned from fine dining to offering drive-thru bagels, family meal delivery, and community-supported agriculture (CSA) boxes from local farms. From pizza place to pantry, multiple restaurants and caterers are putting their supply chain to work for their customers.