SCORE – Northeast NY and Local First of the Capital Region partner

ALBANY, N.Y. - Sept. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- Albany - Local First of the Capital Region and SCORE – Northeast NY announce an official partnership that will be celebrated as we encourage the Capital Region to “Discover our Independents” during the week of October 13 – 19.

“It’s a time to reflect on the importance of economic democracy and community self-determination by celebrating the nation’s locally owned independent businesses and the stake each citizen has in shaping their home town’s future,” stated AMIBA director Jennifer Rockne.

October and Columbus Day are filled with the spirit of discovery. Local First of the Capital Region and SCORE invite our community to help celebrate by “Discovering our Independents”.  Take the pledge on Local First of the Capital Region’s website to “Discover” at least one unique local business during the week of October 13 – 19^th.  A variety of Local businesses will be featured during the month of October on the website.

Local Business members can “Discover” low cost marketing by attending a round table discussion hosted by SCORE and Mr. Subb (a local independently owned business). With the partnership between Local First and SCORE, local businesses can find more and more resources to help them compete in today’s complicated economy.

Enjoy a fabulous fall evening at the beautiful Goold Orchards for a great networking opportunity. Meet other business members as you sample local wines and foods. Enjoy music from No' Mo' Jelly (a blues duo featuring Michael Slik and Charlie Reinhart) This Local First and SCORE event will held under a tent at Goold Orchards in Castleton NY on Thursday October 17^th from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://discoversmallbiz.eventbrite.com/ (More information here http://www.capitaldistrictlocalfirst.org/discover)

The cost is $10 in advance or $12 at the door.

Local First of the Capital Region is a 501c6 nonprofit organization in Capital Region of New York State. Our members and supporters are committed to building a strong locally owned, independent sector of the economy. We work actively to ensure the participation of businesses from all neighborhoods and communities in the Capital District. Local First is an affiliate of BALLE and AMIBA.