Independent We Stand is a movement of locally-owned businesses and people across the country dedicated to educating their communities about the importance - and strong economic benefits - of 'buying local.'
Here you’ll find information about Independent We Stand including press releases, fact sheets and Q&As and more.
To learn more about the Independent We Stand and the Shop Local movement, arrange interviews or for other story ideas, please email us at media@independentwestand.org.
INDEPENDENT WE STAND LAUNCHES MOBILE APP FOR IPHONE AND ANDROID
November 11, 2012
INDEPENDENT WE STAND ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF THE 2012 ‘INDIE AWARD’
September 10, 2012INDEPENDENT WE STAND ANNOUNCES 2012 COMMUNITY SUPPORT INDEX FINDINGS
July 17, 2012
INDEPENDENT WE STAND LAUNCHES HOME VALUE CALCULATOR TO SHOW POTENTIAL GROWTH
May 22, 2012
INDEPENDENT WE STAND ROLLS OUT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIPS
April 5, 2012
‘TIS THE SEASON TO SHOP LOCAL
November 30, 2011
INDEPENDENT WE STAND LAUNCHES ONLINE CALCULATOR
June 21, 2011
TOP 10 REASONS TO REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS
February 2, 2011
NATIONAL MOVEMENT SEEKS TO AID INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Independent We Stand encourages consumers to buy local
November 29, 2010
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS GET BOOST FROM NEW NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Independent We Stand educates on benefits of buying local
September 14, 2010
Independent We Stand Fact Sheet
Television Spot
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MSNBC Names Independent We Stand the Website of the Week
MSNBC November 21, 2011
Weaker Coffee, Better Roads?
The Wall Street Journal “In Charge” June 22, 2011
Local Drinking Urged for St. Patrick’s Day
The Wall Street Journal – March 16, 2011
Independent We Stand Makes it Easy to find Your Favorite Local Business
Richmond Times Dispatch – April 11, 2013
Google Now May Shift Walmart Vs Local – Top Ways To Support Independent Shops
Forbes Magazine – March 13, 2013
You Need A Plan for the Holidays
Wall Street Journal – November 18, 2012
New App Helps Consumers Find Locally-Owned Businesses
Home Accents Today – November 11, 2012
Eight Cool Initiatives to Help Small Business Grow
American Express OPEN Forum – August 23, 2012
North American Retail Hardware Association Discusses the Foundations of the Shop Local Movement
NRHA.org May 10, 2011
Guest Viewpoint: Help the Economy Recover by patronizing local businesses
The Register Guard February 21, 2011
Buy Year-round from Independents
Inside Business – February 18, 2011
Independent We Stand Emphasizes Benefits of Shopping Local for the Holidays
Retail Customer Experience – December 16, 2010
Independents Gain National Attention
Gourmet Business – December 2010
Small Business Owners — Choose Your Movement!
Entrepreneur.com – November 8, 2010
GIE+EXPO: STIHL Announces Sponsorship of ‘Independent We Stand’
Green Industry Pro.com – October 28, 2010
