Vision:
A thriving and sustainable community-based economy and culture with prosperous locally-owned businesses and organizations that generate community wealth, good will, and contribute towards the well-being of all Reno/Sparks area residents.
Mission:
LiveLocal RenoSparks brings together community leaders, independent business owners, government officials, and social innovators to build a thriving sustainable local community. We provide the tools and resources to bring this new model of economic development into our community.
Business Concept:
*Offer a FREE listing in an online directory for every locally owned independent business, home based business and locally owned franchises to maximize our positive impact on the local economy.
*Make this directory available to the public to help identify “Locally Owned Businesses”.
*Educate consumers how "Choosing Locally Owned First” when making purchase decisions benefits our entire community.
*Launch a 10% in 2011 Buy Local Economic Development Plan.
*Launch MOVE YOUR MONEY RENO SPARKS! Supporting Locally Owned banks.
*Gather and promote Local Building Blocks for a vibrant sustainable community in one easily accessible program.
*Encourage Reno/Sparks residents to:
Think local – Choose local – LIVE LOCAL
New Ideas:
The key ingredients to the success of our program as a marketing and education tool are combining a local BALLE network with a free directory listing for every locally owned independent business using D Automation member datbase management software.
*The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) is North America's fastest growing network of socially responsible businesses, comprised of 80+ community networks with over 21,000 independent business members across the U.S. and Canada.
*Build www.LiveLocalRenoSparks.com and market the first FREE directory listing all Locally Owned Independent Businesses and provide internet exposure for locally owned businesses.
Promotion:
*Raise support for the LIVELOCAL RenoSparks, a local non-profit program
*Offer memberships to businesses and individuals
*Offer supporting opportunities to foundations
*Produce local events and workshops
*Offer internet marketing tools to local businesses
Campaigns:
*10%in2010 is a community-wide grassroots movement of citizens, businesses, and non-profits working to shift 10% or more of their own annual spending from non-local businesses to locally owned independent businesses. This modest but important change will result in a larger share of our dollars staying in our region, creating an economic multiplier that supports thousands of new jobs and spurs a fundamental transformation of our economy.
Total Positive Economic Impact in Reno/Sparks Area based on increased locally generated Sales Revenue; $350,000,000*!!! THAT'S $350 MILLION DOLLARS + 2,500 MORE JOBS with $50,000,000 in wages!!
*Move Your Money RenoSparks! People fed up with the nation's biggest banks, whose investment practices are partly responsible for the financial crisis, are pledging to move their money to small community banks and credit unions. They're taking the power into their own hands and voting with their dollars to help put an end to predatory lending, outrageous fees and impersonal service. Now is the time to join this grassroots campaign and take action.Local Rewards:
*More money re-circulating in the local economy, maintaining the unique character and feel of our community
*Reduce our environmental footprint, protecting our natural open spaces by supporting central business districts
*Greater support for local community organizations
*Increase local tax revenue without raising taxes
*Support more stable and secure energy, transportation, education and food systems.
In Review:
*Independent locally owned businesses can flourish in today’s economy and exceed past levels of success
*Local businesses can be both sustainable and profitable
*Working together we can educate consumers and change purchasing habits
*Supporting local businesses creates more revenue in our local economy without new taxes
By bringing together and promoting the local building blocks for a sustainable community,
LIVELOCAL RenoSparks will help provide a better quality of life for ALL!!!!!!