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Spring Business Mixer: Thursday, April 18

Be part of your local business community and join us for this fun event! Continue reading


Santa Cruz Stories: Peter Beckmann

ShareTLF co-founder and co-chair Peter Beckmann was recently profiled in the Sentinel. Click here for the full story…


How TLF turned five $100 checks into $8,711.48 of business in 30 days!

ShareBy: Michael Olson, TLF Board Member  The local checks of Think Local First’s 2012 Great Money Race have crossed the December 1st finish line, and will be redeemed by their sponsoring financial institutions at TLF’s annual Radio Eggnog Holiday Social … Continue reading


Sixth Annual Radio Eggnog Social

Think Local First Celebrates turning $500 into $8,711.48 in 30 days!
Thursday, December 6, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, KSCO Radio, 2300 Portola Drive Continue reading


That Time of Year Again: Preparing for Tax Season

ShareBy: Barbara Knirlberger, EA and TLF Member Soon the year will pass only to follow with filing yet another income tax return. How we all look forward to file income taxes; if only that were true. Hopefully the following information will … Continue reading


6th Annual Eggnog Social: Dec 6

Meet your business neighbors and mingle with other TLF members at our 5th Annual Eggnog Mixer! Join us Thursday, December 6th from 5:30-7:30PM at KSCO Radio. Continue reading


Next Steering Committee Meeting: Wednesday, May 15th at 8 AM at Café Pergolesi in Santa Cruz.

Interested in knowing more about how we operate? Interested in getting involved with us? Anyone with an interest in participating or volunteering with Think Local First is welcome to attend one of our steering committee meetings. We meet twice-a-month, usually at Caffe Perg downtown. Continue reading


Shop Local Week: Nov 29 – Dec 6

ShareSpread the Word! We challenge the community to choose to shop at locally-owned businesses this holiday season and beyond. Encourage your patrons, friends, and family to pledge to shop local. All pledges will be entered to win prizes donated by … Continue reading


KION News Clip: Campaign to Generate Money For Santa Cruz Economy

TLF’s Great Money Race makes the top story of the day on KION Central Coast News! Continue reading


President Obama Buys Books to Promote Independent Shops

ShareARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama made a quick trip to a Virginia bookstore for some Christmas shopping. The president took his daughters, Sasha and Malia, to One More Page Books in Arlington, Va., on Saturday afternoon. The White … Continue reading