GoBeLocal.com Launches Website
Consumers and distributors can now search for local vendors and suppliers.
Phoenix, AZ, July 20, 2009 --(PR.com)-- GoBeLocal.com is announcing the launch of their national directory, the first to focus on vendors and suppliers that utilize local components in their product or service. Now anyone can “go be local” with businesses and products ranging from cafés, vineyards and nurseries to hot sauce, bread and even insulation – all locally produced.
GoBeLocal.com, an environmentally friendly company, aims to bring vendors and consumers together to facilitate the exchange of local goods with the goal of reducing the carbon footprint left by national organizations as well as strengthening local economies.
On average, food will travel over 1,500 miles just to get to your plate, and only about 17% of the money spent on that food will stay in your state. Buy locally and you prevent the need for harmful shipping and about 45% of your money spent will stay in your state.
“When you purchase locally produced goods, a relationship is created between the local consumer and producer that is beneficial to not only each other but also the environment,” said Megan Ambroziak, co-founder of GoBeLocal.com. “The consumer receives the benefits of lower shipping costs, fresher products and the satisfaction of helping a neighbor’s business.”
There are many websites that feature local products. GoBeLocal.com differentiates itself by including those that utilize local components in their own product or service, thus helping consumers and distributors support local vendors and their local suppliers. Vendors and suppliers also have access to a unique GoBeLocal.com certification for their business and multiple levels of membership – both of which help recognize a company for its commitment to the local economy and environment.
As a business, GoBeLocal.com does it’s own part by utilizing recycled materials and stapleless staplers, carpooling, and purchasing carbon offsets for business travel.
About GoBeLocal.com
GoBeLocal aims to support local business by connecting them with consumers who are interested in locally produced products. Consumers will find vendors that produce products locally as well as utilize locally produced components within their product or service. The website hopes to inform people of the options they have to buy products that are produced within a small radius of where they live and to educate how important purchasing these goods is to the environment and local economy. For more information please visit GoBeLocal.com.
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GoBeLocal.com, an environmentally friendly company, aims to bring vendors and consumers together to facilitate the exchange of local goods with the goal of reducing the carbon footprint left by national organizations as well as strengthening local economies.
On average, food will travel over 1,500 miles just to get to your plate, and only about 17% of the money spent on that food will stay in your state. Buy locally and you prevent the need for harmful shipping and about 45% of your money spent will stay in your state.
“When you purchase locally produced goods, a relationship is created between the local consumer and producer that is beneficial to not only each other but also the environment,” said Megan Ambroziak, co-founder of GoBeLocal.com. “The consumer receives the benefits of lower shipping costs, fresher products and the satisfaction of helping a neighbor’s business.”
There are many websites that feature local products. GoBeLocal.com differentiates itself by including those that utilize local components in their own product or service, thus helping consumers and distributors support local vendors and their local suppliers. Vendors and suppliers also have access to a unique GoBeLocal.com certification for their business and multiple levels of membership – both of which help recognize a company for its commitment to the local economy and environment.
As a business, GoBeLocal.com does it’s own part by utilizing recycled materials and stapleless staplers, carpooling, and purchasing carbon offsets for business travel.
About GoBeLocal.com
GoBeLocal aims to support local business by connecting them with consumers who are interested in locally produced products. Consumers will find vendors that produce products locally as well as utilize locally produced components within their product or service. The website hopes to inform people of the options they have to buy products that are produced within a small radius of where they live and to educate how important purchasing these goods is to the environment and local economy. For more information please visit GoBeLocal.com.
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480.682.6721
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