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J. Bell Photography
What it Means to Be a Photographer in Austin Austin is my favorite place in the world so it would be dishonest to begin with any other perk of my job than the fact that it allows me to live here. I...
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The Purple Bean Cafe
The Purple Bean Café is the brainchild of LaValle Twibell in September 2009. Her father had been unemployed for over a year and her husband had just been laid off. She saw an opportunity to use her...
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Blue Ribbon Barbecue
An Austin BBQ Dynasty It has taken three generations of blood, sweat, and meat to achieve Blue Ribbon Barbecue. In 1945, Rudy Mikeska opened his first barbecue restaurant in Taylor, TX. His...
View ArticleAustin Sunrise
New Partners! What a beautiful crop of new Go Local businesses have sprung up like May flowers! From coffee to camps and films to fitness, take a moment to stop and smell the fresh rewards: * Alamo...
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Gallery of Pets
Gallery of Pets has been family owned and operated in Austin, at the same location, for over 35 years. We have made a few changes and added lots of merchandise. The freshwater and the marine aquariums...
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Locally owned businesses can help communities thrive — and survive climate...
myoldpostcards originally published in grist, written by Stacy Mitchell Cities where small, locally owned businesses account for a relatively large share of the economy have stronger social...
View ArticleWant to get the most out of your Go Local Membership?
Welcome to Go Local Austin! Successful members embrace the program, leverage all that it offers, weave it into the fabric of their culture, and have fun with it. Here are some tips to help you make the...
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Meet our Go Local Gal, Gabi Tuschak
Local Girl We Love, and Where to Meet Her Meet Gabi Tuschak, co-founder of the Go Local card, which is so very ubiquitously awesome that you can use it to gain rewards at over 500 different ATX...
View ArticleWho is really the target?
My single friends call it the $100 store. My friends with kids call it the $200 store. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard a mom at the bus stop talk about rushing over to Target before end of...
View ArticleWho Prints Those T Shirts?
You’ve probably seen those t-shirts around town saying, “Welcome to Austin. Please don’t move here.” Our partner Kong Screen Printing has sold over 3000 of these catchy tees. They’re a customer...
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Go Local Celebrates 10 Years of supporting Austin’s local business community...
This Earth Day will mark a decade of work for Go Local Austin. Founded in 2008 with the mission of supporting local businesses and rewarding the consumers who spend their money locally. We are...
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Bike to Support Local Businesses and the Environment
Bike riding can have a direct impact on the environment, as well as our local community and independent business owners. In an article by Eillie Anzilotti in FastCompany, biking should play a vital...
View ArticleCity of Austin Celebrates Small Business Week
The City of Austin Small Business Program announces a series of educational events to help Austin’s small businesses. Attendees will receive free advice on subjects including: funding, marketing,...
View ArticleKeeping our Cities Unique and our Local Business Thriving
“Think of the pedestrian bridges of Venice, or the steep, tiled streets of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro. Or the winding back alleys of Hong Kong, and the intricate apartment buildings of Paris. And...
View ArticleEnd Single-Use Plastics this World Environment Day
This World Environment Day, the message is simple: reject single-use plastic. The annually recognized day, acknowledged for the first time by the United Nations (UN) on June 5, 1974, has helped raise...
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Have Some Uniquely Austin Independence Fun this 4th at ABGB
Austin knows how to have a good time, and Austin knows how to celebrate its Independent spirit, locally owned businesses and unique qualities. Be sure to check out some of these events going on around...
View ArticleJust some old fashioned, good customer service
Good customer service plays a critical role in the success of many local businesses in Austin, whether they be restaurants, service providers, or retailers. The experience a customer has with a...
View ArticleAtown – A uniquely Austin Store & Go Local Member
Founded in 2011, Atown carries stylish apparel, jewelry, gifts, home decor, candles and tons of locally made goods. With 6 rooms of unique gifts and handmade goods, you’re bound to find something that...
View ArticleSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Sales Tax Fairness
At Go Local Austin, we strive to educate as well as celebrate local communities. From time to time, we’ll share some important information regarding the status of local businesses in America. It’s...
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From another recent article at ILSR, Stacy Mitchell takes a deep look into the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Ohio v. American Express and how there is a growing need for an anti-monopoly...
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