Transition Houston and the Houston Peace and Justice Center have launched an initiative to establish a Buy Local First Business Alliance for the Houston area. This Alliance will provide a solid support foundation for local independent businesses and non-profits through collaborative sharing of capabilities and resources.

Make Houston Prosperous Today

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.

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.

Attend the Buy Local Business Alliance Conference - May 1, 2010

On May 1st, 2010 local business people will gather to learn about the advantages of a Local Business Alliance. Activities will include setting up the framework of the Alliance and forming committees to create and support this organization. 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.

When: May 1, 2010 -
Sign-in begins: 7:45a.m.
Conference 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Where: St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Pecore Hall
1805 West Alabama
Houston, TX 77098

Register today!

Conference registration is $25 per individual. Lunch will be provided and includes a continental breakfast and light lunch.

Review the complete event details, including a map to the location.

Register online! Even if you do not feel comfortable using Paypal for payment, please complete the online registration form and simply select the option to send payment by check (please note this option is only available until April 20, 2010).

Payment is final and non-refundable; however, participants may choose to allow others to attend in their place if necessary.