The Buy Local Retail Workgroup was tasked with developing a Buy Local program for chamber of commerce retailers. The workgroup recommends inviting all retail members to participate. They outline an initial meeting, subsequent meetings to report findings and formulate recommendations, and a final meeting. Goals include 100% retailer participation to increase the program's effectiveness and value of chamber membership. Challenges include consumer perceptions and lack of awareness. The workgroup recommends the program provide materials like posters and banners to promote buying locally. They suggest continued advertising, public information initiatives, and improving the chamber website to benefit the program going forward.

1. Report 4/16/09 BUY LOCAL Retail Work Group