 A National Solution to Tax Fairness
States have been forced to fight one by one for e-fairness, but now there is finally federal legislation that could level the playing field once and for all. The Marketplace Equity Act would prevent online-only retailers like Amazon from abusing a decades-old sales tax loophole that puts our country's brick-and-mortar stores at an insurmountable disadvantage and leaves our states lacking in tax income.
To reach your legislators by phone, email, Facebook or Twitter, visit www.StandWithMainStreet.com and enter your ZIP code on the toolbar at the bottom of the home page.
|
Local First Indiana Mixers
We will be taking a short break from our Mixers while we gear up for the Holiday Season and the new year. During this time, we'll be planning our Mixers for next year, so stay tuned and we'll release the new schedule! |
Opportunity for Local First Members
A Kelley School of Business class is interested in providing consulting service to local Bloomington businesses in the upcoming spring semester, (Spring 2012).
X516 Consulting Academy is graduate-level course offered through the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship in the Kelley School of Business. As part of the class, students participate in a 6-week practicum in teams for 4-5 to assist a local Bloomington business resolve a business problem. The business problem should be relevant, timely, and of strategic importance. Click here to read more about this class. |
|
NR Hiller Design
(812)825-5872
Inspired by architecture and furnishings from the late-19th through the mid-20th century, I design and craft furniture, cabinetry, and other built-ins with a strong period feel. Read more. |
Mystik Mocha
(219)-613-8620
We sell the classics, and we do it at the mall: coffee, tea, iced tea, chai, mocha's lattes. Our "Mystichino" is a frozen espresso drink usually with a flavor. We also have prepackaged muffins, danish, and big cookies. I want anything I do in Mystik to operate under the same banner of staying small, sustainable, and catering to the specific needs or wants of an area. Read more.
|
|
Thank you for continued membership:
Sole Sensations
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
Quarrymen Coffee |
Member News
We have simplified the process--it is now faster and easier to submit your news (no more forms for Member News)! |
 Twisted Limb Selling Cards Made from Beer!
Twisted Limb is working with fellow LFI Members Upland Brewery to recycle their spent barley and excess paper to create cards. They flaunt natural flecking and texture from the barley and four of your favorite beer shades: wheat, pilsner, amber, and porter. Cards can be plain or printed. Read more here. Check out their new website, too! |
 Twilight Trail-Run Shindig
Sat. Oct. 29, 4:30 for check-in & on-site registration at Farmer's Market Plaza by City Hall
Celebrate the opening of the B-Line with a trail run, followed by a shindig at Upland Brewing Co. featuring live music, food, and drinks. This is a non-competitive run/walk, and you can choose between a 4-mile and 1-mile course. Read more here. |
 Paper Crane's Art + Craft Supply Sale!
Fundraiser for Paper Crane
Saturday, October 29, 10am-4pm
401 W. 6th St., Suite J
We'll be selling supplies of all kinds, including but not limited to: fabric, yarn, paper, paints, brushes, drawing pencils, canvases, and more! Read more here. |
 Visit Oliver Winery to Pick out your Pumpkins This Year!
Oliver's collection of heirloom pumpkins, gourds and squash from Creekbend Vineyard are perfect for fall décor or a savory meal.
- Heirloom pumpkins, gourds and squash are 50˘/pound
- Decorative and edible varieties range from 25˘ - $2.50/each
|
 Boxcar Presents Jared Paul Poetry Show
408 E. 6th
Oct. 25, 7-9pm, free
Two-time Individual World Poetry Slam Finalist and Strange Famous Recording artist Jared Paul will deliver a full-length performance poetry set, as well as some Q&A. Read more here. |
|
|
|
| |
 
The Center for Sustainable Living is the Fiscal Sponsor for Local First Indiana. | |
|
|
