Buy small. Save big.
The region’s premier shop local promotion & education network
A shop local education and promotion network dedicated to strengthening the region’s economy by focusing on locally-owned, independent businesses. The Network currently includes businesses from Southwest and Central Pennsylvania, Southeast Ohio, and the Ohio Valley in West Virginia.
The Be Local Network is operated by a group of local newspapers who are dedicated to improving the climate of the local economy and building a community of buyers that understand the importance of investing in local businesses and corporations.
Why think local?
Local businesses help communities become more prosperous, entrepreneurial and connected as well as giving it its unique character. They tailor their products, services, and practices to best suit the local community. Local stores serve as more than just places to shop, but as a gathering places, places to catch up with neighbors, find out the latest news, and share stories about family and friends. Locally-owned business owners also have a higher commitment to the overall wellbeing of community as most live in the area.