Seacoast Local

WHO OUR MEMBERS ARE

Our Members are independent, locally owned businesses, farms, artists, organizations, civic and community leaders who are committed to this region and its quality of life. We strive to think local first as a way of investing in our community. Economic power that resides locally supports healthy civic life, the environment, and a sustainable economy for everyone.

Towns

We have identified Maine and New Hampshire towns that represent our "Seacoast" region and they are...

Barrington	Greenland	Madbury	Portsmouth	S. Hampton
Dover	Hampton	N. Hampton	Rollinsford	Seabrook
Durham	Kensington	New Castle	Rye	Stratham
Eliot	Kittery	Newfields	Somersworth	York
Exeter	Lee	Newmarket	S. Berwick

Those that live and work in adjacent towns are welcome to talk with us about joining.

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What Brings Us Together?

Our members participate cooperatively to:

Ensure that the Seacoast retains its unique character.
Support a strong community and thriving local economy with meaningful jobs, a diversity of businesses and involved citizens.
Decrease the negative impacts of human activity on our environment.
Know and collaborate with others in the community who share similar concerns and values.
Increase the convenience of making environmentally and socially sustainable decisions.
Model sustainable practices for the community.

Join us!

Localize your thinking. During this month we'll be setting you up for a year of shifting your thinking to the seacoast community. Stay tuned for ways to get involved as a business owner or community member.

Localize your finances. We're going to provide you with easy ways to shift to local banking, invest locally, and build community capital.

Localize your home goods and services. From furnishings to cleaning and landscaping, there are some great ways to support your neighbors and improve your home.

Localize your office needs. Improving your supply chain and professional services from printing to accounting. Learn ways to localize your office.

Localize your health and wellness. Yoga studios, local gyms, and wellness centers. We are so lucky to have these fantastic people as neighbors on the Seacoast, improve your health and happiness!

Localize your media and marketing. Indie media is the best way you can truly connect with your community by staying informed and getting involved this year.

Localize your transportation. Our public transportation network is growing, giving you greener ways to have a better commute and get out to your community.

Localize your fun and entertainment. From local lodging for your vacationing visitors to a night out on the town, learn why the Seacoast is THE place to live.

Localize your food and drink. Our local food system is at a critical turning point, we are working toward a self-reliant system of great food and tasty beverages. Learn how you can support the amazing efforts of our local farmers, fishermen, chefs, and brewers.

Localize your arts and culture. Art galleries, museums, and Gundalows, oh my! We have every opportunity here to refine your pottery throwing and have a picnic watching a play in Prescott Park.

Shift Your Shopping and join in on Plaid Friday to localize your holiday shopping by supporting our local independent retailers!