Buying local is not just a feel-good slogan; it’s a powerful economic strategy that businesses and communities can’t afford to overlook. As the CEO of a regional co-working network in the Boston area, ...

Should you feel righteous about buying something from a local store rather than from an online company? A reader we’re calling Samuel wrote that he experienced two related incidents that left him ...

"Buy local" means more than just spending at a local retailer. Just 10% of out of state online spending directed back to state stores could add a billion to the economy, plus add jobs. Shopping ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The city's 7-month-old buy-local program may be headed to the shop for a tuneup. The Procurement ...

In recent years the chamber has spent much time, money and effort on changing your buying habits. We have worked with the business community to educate shoppers on the importance of buying local.

The initiative, which is a partnership with the Center for Inclusive Growth, is designed to encourage New Haven businesses to buy more of their goods and services from local vendors and small ...