Have you seen Diane Sawyer’s Made in America series? It promotes shopping local on a national scale by celebrating products Made in America and drawing attention to issues from college dorm rooms to gifts and clothing to an entire house of made in America products. View the interactive map of Made in America companies, find [...]
Try Local First has selected it’s Holiday Giveaway Winner: Shari Moore Her prize was presented at the Spirit of Christmas celebration in downtown Gresham at the Center for the Arts Plaza on Saturday, Dec. 3rd. Many Thanks to Our Giveaway Sponsors Accents on Attitude ICandy Sizzler Smiddys Carpet Cleaning Abby’s Pizza Rewind Proforma Prosource All [...]
Dear Friends, With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday just around the corner – holiday shopping is about to commence. One more fruitcake or Chia Pet – NO THANK YOU! As the holidays approach we all have the opportunity to make choices about where we shop. True, it can be tempting to call the number [...]
We’d like to extend a big congratulations to our Essay contest winners: Sarah and Colin. The Winning Essays Sarah’s essay said: Why it’s important to shop local …it creates jobs for people in our area. I volunteer at My Father’s House, a community shelter and I know that those people there wish there were more [...]
This is not to toot my own horn, but only to share what I’ve done this year to make the decision to shop local first and support my community in my personal and business interactions. This was by no means a sacrifice, but a pleasure; one that anyone in Gresham can enjoy as well, if [...]
The Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association’s seasonal monthly Third Thursday event will take place on Thursday, June 16th. Extended business hours, live music, wine tasting, artisan booths and special promotions are just a few of the highlights of this community event. Third Thursday will run through August, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. The June 16th Third [...]
Engage Your Audience The Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center and Try Local First are offering a special class that will help your marketing efforts jump into the 21st Century. Join Michael Gonzales, Sole Position Internet Marketing, for 10 Ways to Engage Your Audience & Extend Your Reach. The class will cover: Email [...]
Yes We Have a Winner! Kim Gonzales was the winner of the 3rd Annual Try Local First $1,000 Shopping Spree. Giving Back The first thing Kim did with her winning check of $1,000 was to make a donation that will provide 600 pounds of food for local families. That is just one of the great [...]
Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra invites you to A Holiday Gift of Music, sponsored by Riverview Community Bank & Supported by Target & Portland General Electric The event features Peter & The Wolf, with the puppets of Tears of Joy Puppet Theater When? Sunday, December 5 at 3:00pm Where? Mt. Hood Community College Theater Adults $10 [...]
You Are Invited! Try Local First is proud to be taking part in the Gresham Chamber of Commerce Fall Open House. The Open House is FREE and open to everyone, especially the general public, and will be held: Thursday November 4th from 4:30 – 7:00 PM St. Henry’s Catholic Church Gym 346 NW 1st Street, [...]