Think Local First | DC Locals Mean Business!

1. What is the name of your local business?

Name of my business: Eco-Artware.com

2. Describe your local business

Online art eco gift store featuring gifts from recycled, reused and natural materials by 34 indie designers for all occasions and budgets

3. What was your first job?

First Art Job: Illustrated article for Seventeen magazine at age 14

4. What is a day in the life of you (work day)?

Typical work day in an e-tail business. General outline: Read email. Fill orders and reorder stock as necessary. Tea break. Answer phone calls, update social media and work on blog or newsletter. Go to post office and run errands as necessary. Play with cat.

5. What do you do for fun (when you are not working)?

Fun—walking, dinner with friends, reading

6. Why should DC residents think local FIRST?

We have wonderful resources—many are not well advertised or well known. Think Local First provides lists of local resources which might fill the bill. It is easier to fill a need locally and helps support our community.