LOCO’s is building stronger communities with applied research of the policies and practices of a fair and just economy, contributing to a world where resilient communities are based on shared economic prosperity.
We produce research that demonstrates the beneficial practices and impacts of independent businesses, engage businesses to measure, further, and promote their impacts, and educate consumers and purchasers to influence them to buy local products and services whenever possible. We also research the challenges faced by independent businesses, advocate for reducing these barriers, and work to build bridges between businesses and policymakers.
LOCO has been running the #BCBuyLocal campaign since 2012, with the goal of educating consumers of the importance of shifting spending to locally owned businesses, and to promote the purchase of locally grown and locally made products wherever they are available.