Buy Local Sta. Monica

About Buy Local

• Buy Local Santa Monica is a campaign that was created by representatives of the Santa Monica business community and the City of Santa Monica to support local businesses and raise awareness of the community, economic and environmental benefits of choosing local first. 

  Buy Local Santa Monica is overseen by the Buy Local Santa Monica Steering Group, whose members include:  Laura Avery, Santa Monica Farmers’ Markets; Kim Baker, Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau; Andrew Basmajian, City of SM Office of Sustainability and Environment; Erika Cavicante, City of SM Economic Development; Paul Collins, Pico Improvement Organization; Ross Furukawa, Santa Monica Daily Press; Linda Gamberg, Big Blue Bus; Gary Gordon, Main Street Business Improvement Association; Susy Borlido, Sustainable Works; Robin Gee, City TV; Debbie Lee, Bayside District; Ho Nguyen, JAYCEES/ SM Chamber; Shannon Parry, City of SM Office of Sustainability and Environment; Anne Railsback, Pier Restoration Corporation; Laurel Rosen, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce; David Ruiz, Pico Improvement Organization;  Jennifer Taylor, City of SM Economic Development; Mark Wain, Montana Avenue Business Improvement District; Ashely Walkley, Macerich Santa Monica Place; and Rachel Waugh, City of SM City Manager’s Office.

Get involved—businesses

• All Santa Monica businesses are eligible to participate but priority will be given to locally owned, independent businesses. Fill out the Buy Local Santa Monica survey. Eligible businesses will receive a Buy Local Santa Monica window decal, marketing and promotional assistance, event discounts and exhibitor opportunities, listing in our Buy Local Santa Monica business directory, networking opportunities, and the opportunity to actively participate in this exciting campaign. It’s FREE to join!

  Fill out our survey and join us!

  Buy Local Santa Monica business to business testimonials. Nominate fellow local businesses you’ve worked with that you’d like to recommend to others! Click here to download the short nomination form.

Get involved—residents + community

• Think local first.  Give your support to Santa Monica businesses.  Shop with a reusable bag.  Walk, bike, take the bus or carpool to your neighborhood shops and Santa Monica destinations.   Read and submit reviews on your favorite local businesses:  http://www.buylocalsm.blogspot.com.  If you can’t find a good or service here in Santa Monica, let our local businesses know what you need or tell us.  Check out the Event section and join us for upcoming Buy Local and partner events…and help spread the word!