Houston region Buy Local Business Alliance kicks off May 1st

Planning conference

Vilas Bhuchar, Apr 26, 10.

A Houston region Buy Local Business Alliance is launching its formation with a planning conference at St. Stephens Episcopal Church’s Pecore Hall (map) on Saturday, May 1st, from 8 am - 5 pm.

Houston Tomorrow is a supporter of this event and alliance, which will provide a support foundation for local independent businesses and nonprofits through collaborative sharing of capabilities and resources.

Strengthening locally owned businesses benefits all Houstonians, according to the conference website:

The economic viability of the City of Houston and its surroundings depends on our locally owned businesses. When local businesses buy more from Houston based suppliers and increase the number of local customers, our region will become more self reliant. Local businesses link communities together and everyone in Houston benefits when the money we spend circulates through the hands of Houstonians.

Business people attending the conference will have an opportunity to get in on the ground floor and establish new sales connections, adds the website:

The Business Alliance for Local Living Systems (BALLE) provides a framework which can be adapted to Houston’s local circumstances to promote:
New sales connections between local businesses
- An increase in local purchasing by member businesses
- An increase in customers patronizing local businesses
- An increase in contacts with other like-minded businesses

You and your business will want to be there to get in on the ground floor. You’ll have the opportunity to provide input and lend your expertise to create something that promotes and celebrates the uniqueness of Houston.

Conference registration is $25 per individual and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Interested parties can register online and contact either (832) 288-4099 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with any questions.

(Photo credit: Houstonian)