Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)
LEDC was founded in 1991 to improve the wealth-building capacity of low- and moderate-income Latinos and other underserved communities in the Washington, DC area.
Frequently Asked Questions about Local First Campaigns
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)
BALLE is a network of more than 15,000 entrepreneurs whose mission is to catalyze, strengthen, and connect local business networks dedicated to building strong Local Living Economies.
Sustainable Business Network of Washington (SB NOW)
SB NOW is dedicated to helping Washington DC become a more sustainable place to live and work now and in the future - fully realizing its potential as a world-class capital city.
Small-Mart Revolution Action Checklists
Lists of specific suggestions for bringing the revolution to your community and enhance local economic development. See how easy it is to help!
FoodRoutes
A national non-profit dedicated to reintroducing Americans to their food - the seeds it grows from, the farmers who produce it, and the routes that carry it from the fields to our tables.
Good Jobs First
Good Jobs First is a national policy resource center that promotes corporate and government accountability in economic development and smart growth for working families. They provide information on best practices in state and local job subsidies, and on the many ties between smart growth and good jobs.
Earth 911 Delivers actionable local information on recycling and product stewardship that empowers consumers to act locally, live responsibly, and contribute to sustainability
The New Rules Project of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance
www.newrules.org
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) proposes a set of new rules that builds community by supporting humanly scaled politics and economics and follow the principles of "new localism."