New London Local First is a network of locally owned, independent businesses formed in 2007 to build a strong New London economy and a vibrant community.

We do this by:

• Organizing a New London Local First campaign that raises the awareness of consumers, businesses, and government agencies regarding the benefits of purchasing from locally owned, independent businesses.
• Bringing together locally owned, independent businesses for mutual benefit and networking opportunities.
• Supporting New London ordinances, regulations and policies that promote locally owned, independent businesses.
• Collaborating with other organizations that promote and advance locally owned, independent businesses.

New London Local First, is an affiliate of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston , a 501(c) 3 non-profit, tax-exempt organization. SBN is part of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies , which has more than 60 Local First campaigns across the U.S. and Canada.

Executive Committee

Art Costa, Co-Chair a.costa@ovaperformancemngt.com

Karyn Garside Co-Chair KGarside@dime-bank.com

Joanne Cain, Treasurer jcain@chelseagroton.com

Noah Levine , Secretary nlevine01@snet.net

Ian Thomas, Events Coordinator ian_c_thomas@hotmail.com

Graham Benedict, Marketing/Membership Director, graham.benedict@gmail.com

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Directors

Hugh Griffin

Barbara Winters

Karyn Garside

Joanne Cain

Noah Levine

Lisa Argilagos

Graham Benedict