Welcome to Local First DC!

We are a network of local business owners, non-profit leaders, and community members who are committed to cultivating a vibrant local economy by promoting independent businesses that value social equity and environmental stewardship.

Local First DC has the following objectives:

• Educate consumers about the economic, social and environmental benefits of supporting locally owned businesses.
• Increase the amount of goods purchased from local, independent businesses.
• Connect local businesses to one another and facilitate communication and collaboration between them.

We are proud to be a member of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), a nationwide network of 15,000 entrepreneurs dedicated to building strong Local Living Economies.

Local First DC was formed in 2006 and is a project of the Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), a non-profit organization located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC.

 

Thank you to our Partners!