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to our DBL Foundation
Welcome December and January New Members

DelEnterprises.com
Enchanted Valley Studios
Home Elements & Concepts
JNJ CraftWorks
Journey of Aging
Mad City Moving
Madison Liquidators
Madison Region Economic Partnership
Noteworthy Venues, LLC
No Worries, LLC
Outreach, Inc.
WIFS Wisconsin's 57 Television 
POST YOUR OPEN POSITIONS IN THE DANE BUY LOCAL JOB NEWSLETTER

Post your job listing HERE

Contact Bethy at bethy@danebuylocal.com
for more information 


Dane Buy Local is a proud workplace giving site of

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2017
SPONSORS


Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

 
Silver Sponsors  

Madison Gas & Electric logo

Bronze Sponsors
Summit Credit Union logo



Willy St. Co-op logo

Contributing Sponsors




In-Kind Sponsors



 
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Wisconsin Public Television logo
 
Interested in becoming a Sponsor? 

Contact Jeanne Engle at jeanne@danebuylocal.com or
(608) 442-0546

Dane Buy Local is a proud network of:

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FEBRUARY SOCIAL AT
ROSIE'S COFFEE BAR & BAKERY

We know you love Dane Buy Local, but we're rescheduling our next social one week earlier to avoid Valentine's Day. That doesn't mean you won't get something sweet! The upcoming social on February 7 will be at Rosie's Coffee Bar & Bakery. Rosie's is a great place to meet up for coffee or a lunch meeting, and they also make great cakes and sweets for events. Socialize with other Dane Buy Local members and make some new connections. Guests are very welcome to attend.  

Dane Buy Local February Social
Tuesday, February 7
4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Rosie's Coffee Bar & Bakery
4604 Monona Dr., Madison


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Thank to to  Community Shares of Wisconsin  for sponsoring this event. Please help us in supporting  The Big Share : one day, one community, many ways to share.Click  here  for more information.

Event sponsored by:

Think Local First
Colin, Bethy, Jeanne, Virginia
 
Colin Murray headshot Jeanne Engle headshot 

 
It looks like we're going to have to settle into a long, cold winter in Wisconsin, so let's make the best of it with Dane Buy Local's newest event, Winter Indulgence, presented by Yahara Bay Distillers. This event is sure to warm you up on a cold winter night with samples of a number of Yahara Bay's products. Check out the new facility on Nesbit Road and enjoy hearty appetizers from Yola's Cafe and sweets from a number of Dane Buy Local Chocolatiers.

Tickets are just $29 each, or buy a table for eight for $250 with special recognition of your business. Each ticket also includes one cocktail of your choice from Yahara Bay. Tickets are available at:
http://danebuylocal.isthmustickets.com/events/39530292/winter-indulgence

Winter Indulgence
Friday, February 17
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Yahara Bay Distillers
6250 Nesbitt Rd. #200, Madison




Indulge in chocolates from The Chocolate Caper  and Gail Ambrosius!

Here's the menu from  Yola's Cafe:
      • BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
      • Slider Sandwich Trays
      • Homemade Thick-Cut Potato Chips
      • Wisconsin Cheese, Sausage & Cracker Trays 
      • Caprese Kabobs
      • Fresh Fruit Kabobs
      • Cocktail Meatballs
      • Franks in a Blanket
      • Spinach Artichoke Dip & Tortilla Chips 
      • Mini Chicken & Waffles
This is a spirits event, and we want you to get to the event and home safe. Get $5 off your fare of $10 or more with  Union Cab on Friday, February 17, 2017.




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INDEPENDENTS WEEK BUSINESS EXPO
JUNE 27, 2017

The second annual Independent Week Business Expo, presented by Plato Commercial Real Estate, WWBIC, and Dane Buy Local will be June 27, 2017, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. This year the Expo will be held at The Village Mall, 2312 S. Park St., Madison. This is a free event for exhibitors if you are a member of WWBIC, Dane Buy Local, The Latino Chamber of Commerce, or Heymiss Progress.

Only 60 booths are available and are filling fast. Only one booth per business. Booths are located on 2 floors of the Village Mall. An elevator is available. Booth reservations will be continuously accepted until April 15, 2017 or when space fills up, whichever comes first. A wait list will be maintained after the booth spaces have been filled.

We do ask each exhibitor to donate an item of value to the event. This item will be used for the drawings during the event.

You will need to bring your own set up including table, chairs and display. A limited number of tables and chairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Electric is not available.

Additional set up instructions will be sent out the week of June 12, 2017. Questions? Contact Colin at colin@danebuylocal.com or (608) 729-7342.

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FEATURE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE GUIDE

We have now started working on the very popular 2017-2018 Guide, Dane Buy Local's printed membership directory. This past year we ran out of Guides with 25,000 being distributed around South Central Wisconsin.

This year we want to highlight some of our members with 1/2 page profiles in the Guide. This will include approximately a 100-word description about what makes your business unique in the area, plus a photo. Limited spots are available for $250 each. Contact Colin at reserve your space at  colin@danebuylocal.com
The Big Share is an online day of giving hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin for nearly 70 local nonprofits dedicated to building an equitable, just community and protecting our environment.

The Big Share is a fun, easy and flexible way to donate to and to learn more about organizations that help our community. In two years, The Big Share has raised over $500,000 from thousands of individual donors.
Whether it's making a donation, or sharing your support for social and environmental justice, The Big Share gives everyone the chance to build an equitable, sustainable community where all of our neighbors can thrive. Now more than ever, we believe The Big Share is an essential tool for making your voice heard.

The Big Share is Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Mark your calendars for an incredible day of generosity, partnership, and community-building. 

Visit www.thebigshare.org and check out #cswbigshare for more information. 
UMOJA PROGRAM

To open up Black History Month, there will be a special program at the Goodman South Madison Library, Friday, February 3 starting at 5:00 pm.
 
Did you ever wonder why art is on the cover of UMOJA?  Come and hear Ms. Milele give an interpretation and see the cover exhibit at the Goodman South Madison Library. The second part of the program will be a talk on Black history by Fabu, our own Poet Laureate.  
 
Bring yourself and your children. Light refreshments, provided by Melly Mell's, will be served at 5:45 p.m.
 
Start Black History Month by gaining more knowledge.
 
Friday, February 3
Goodman South Madison Library
2222 S Park St, Madison WI
 
5:00 with Ms. Milele
5:45 Light Refreshments by Melly Mell's
6:00 with Ms. Fabu

THANK YOU TO OUR MEDIA PARTNERS
  
Remember to take advantage of Dane Buy Local member-exclusive discounts from our media partners:
Earn UNLIMITED

$10 Dane Buy Local Gift 

Cards

 

ReferralEarn a $10 Dane Buy Local gift card for EVERY new member you refer to join Dane Buy Local! Each additional referral guarantees your entry in an end-of-year Grand Prize drawing. Simply ask the new member to write your Company and Contact Name on their Application Form to redeem.

This is our way of thanking you for promoting our message in the community and helping to strengthen our network!