WELCOME

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the 12th edition of the Think Local First Member Directory. Think Local First - County of Santa Cruz is an organization of locally-owned independent businesses dedicated to the strengthening of the local business community and to the preservation of the unique character of Santa Cruz County. Inside this directory you will find hundreds of locally-owned, independent, and operated businesses. Please keep this directory to find and frequent the businesses in it. You can also find detailed information on all our members, member activities, and how to become a member at thinklocalsantacruz.org.

Why think local, first?

• Because more of the money you spend at a locally-owned, independent business will stay in the community so you can be spent again, and again, and again.

• Because locally-owned, independent businesses help maintain the character of Santa Cruz County, which has become a destination of choice for visitors from throughout the world.

• Because to keep you coming back, locally-owned business people will give you the best value for your dollar.

• Because the people of locally-owned businesses are your friends and neighbors, and they will support you in return.

Please let this directory be your guide to shopping the logo, living the philosophy, and thinking local, first!

Locally Yours,

The Think Local First Board of Directors

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