Triad Local First

All Pets Considered and Kendra Scott are partnering together TOMORROW to help raise money for Break The Chain Kennel Kru

Stop by Kendra Scott in the Friendly Center Monday, August 26th from 5:30pm-7:30pm and 20% of ALL proceeds will be donated.

If you can’t stop in, shop online using the code below Monday or Tuesday!

Repair Cafe is this Sunday! Have you RSVP'd yet? Don't miss this FREE repair workshop! August 25th, 1-5pm! Their skilled volunteers will be here to assist everyone with their repairs. Come learn some lifelong skills, fix your stuff, and meet cool people! Please RSVP on their website: repaircafenc.org - walk ins are welcome until 4pm.

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At Triad Local First, we love celebrating the unique and sustainable treasures found in our local thrift shops!

Saturday is the perfect day to explore the incredible deals and one-of-a-kind finds waiting for you right here in the Triad.

Forage Repurposed Goods & Reconsidered Goods is a non-profit organization that takes donated materials from manufacturers and individuals, and puts them in the hands of artists, makers, teachers, and children to create something new!

When you shop secondhand, you’re not only saving money but also supporting our community and the environment. 🌱

Share your best thrifted finds with us using , and let’s show some love to our amazing local thrift shops!

🌟We are counting down the days till “A Night at the Savoy”, Triad Local First’s annual Community Table! This is your chance to experience a dazzling speakeasy and flapper girl extravaganza. 💃🕺Featuring the UNCG Jazz Band for an unforgettable live performance!
Save the date: Tickets are on sale now, and the last day to purchase is October 1st! Get your tickets today and save! Purchase them by August 31st for the Early Bird Special price.
✨ What is a Community Table? It’s the event of the year where we celebrate our amazing local community, featuring the best local chefs, farmers, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Enjoy delicious, seasonal, fresh, and local food and drink while supporting those who make the Triad food-beverage scene so special. 🍴🍷
Don’t miss out on our biggest fundraiser of the year! Grab your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable night at the Savoy. 🥂

When you shop local, you invest in your community. Let’s keep our neighborhoods thriving, one purchase at a time! 💚

Local Businesses Spotlight 🌟Peace Physical Therapy

Today, we’re proud to shine a light on Peace Physical Therapy, a compassionate local business making a real difference in our community. 💙

Meet Karen Lubeck Smith, PT, MS, the dedicated owner of Peace PT. Karen understands the challenges parents face and is here to offer support and solutions.

From helping children with constipation and incontinence to addressing other bowel and bladder dysfunctions, Peace PT is dedicated to improving the lives of both children and their families.

If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed, know that Peace PT is here to help your child find comfort and confidence, and to bring peace back into your life. 🌈

Contact Peace Physical Therapy today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier future for your family.

🌟”A Night at the Savoy,” is Triad Local First’s annual Community Gala! This is your chance to experience a dazzling speakeasy and flapper girl extravaganza. 💃🕺
Save the date: Tickets are on sale now, and the last day to purchase is October 1st! Get your tickets today and save! Purchase them by August 31st for the Early Bird Special price.
✨ What is a Community Table? It’s the event of the year where we celebrate our amazing local community, featuring the best local chefs, farmers, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Enjoy delicious, seasonal, fresh, and local food and drink while supporting those who make the Triad food-beverage scene so special. 🍴🍷
Don’t miss out on our biggest fundraiser of the year! Grab your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable night at the Savoy. 🥂

🌟 Discover Your Fitness Journey at 810 Fitness! 🌟
Triad Local First is excited to introduce one of our member’s newest projects! Join us on August 3rd from 3 PM to 6 PM for an Open Gym event at ! Meet their incredible trainers, explore the facilities, and see how they can help you achieve your fitness goals. 💪✨
Whether you’re a fitness newbie or a seasoned pro, 810 Fitness is here to support and inspire you. Make your wellness dreams a reality! 💖
📅 Save the Date: August 3rd ⏰ Time: 3 PM - 6 PM 📍 Location: 810 Fitness

🌟🎉 Our Community Gala is back! Themed “A Night at the Savoy,” this is your chance to experience a dazzling speakeasy and flapper girl extravaganza. 💃🕺
Save the date: Tickets are on sale now, and the last day to purchase is October 1st!
✨ What is a Community Table? It’s the event of the year where we celebrate our amazing local community, featuring the best local chefs, farmers, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Enjoy delicious, seasonal, fresh, and local food and drink while supporting those who make the Triad food-beverage scene so special. 🍴🍷
Don’t miss out on our biggest fundraiser of the year! Grab your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable night. 🥂

🇺🇸✨ Independence Month is going strong! Celebrate with us and Plum Tree Therapy 🌟
Therapy is an amazing way to talk to someone and work on stress management, life transitions, relationship issues, mental health disorders, or just the everyday struggles of navigating through life. Wherever your mental health journey is at, therapy is a great way to let off steam and open up to someone you trust. Plum Tree Therapy is LGBTQIA+, kink, poly, and s*x work friendly and welcoming.
Dr. Emily Gary works with clients through s*x therapy, individual therapy, and couples therapy. She is AASECT-certified and has her license and master’s degree in marriage and family therapy.  
For consultations, to learn more about Dr. Emily Gary, and fees visit plumtreetherapy.org
Let’s better our mental health and support our local businesses this Independence Month! 🏡❤️

🇺🇸✨ Continue Celebrating Independence Month with us by supporting local businesses like Kitchens Redefined! 🌟
Are you dreaming of a kitchen makeover? The heart of your home deserves to shine, and Kitchens Redefined can make it happen! They specialize in transforming your existing cabinets with thousands of colors, glazes, and stains to choose from. Whether it’s cabinet refinishing, refacing, or a full remodel, their team ensures a customized work of art that’s built to last.
For over 35 years, they’ve been the go-to experts in Omaha and Lincoln, offering free in-home consultations with their founder, Kelly King, and dedicated project managers to guide you every step of the way. 🛠️
Save time and money with their innovative repurposing process and enjoy the kitchen of your dreams without the hassle of a full tear-out.
Let’s redefine the heart of our homes and support our local businesses this Independence Month! 🏡❤️

Celebrate Independence Month with 1618 West!🇺🇸
This July, we are supporting our community by choosing local. At 1618 West, they’re proud to bring you an upscale dining experience with fresh seafood and regional flavors influenced by Asia, Latin America, and the South. 🌎🍽️
Enjoy their carefully curated wine selection, featuring new world styles from Spain and the Pacific Northwest, perfectly paired with our flavor-driven fare. 🍷✨ And don’t forget, takeout is available nightly! 🛍️🍴
Shop independently, dine local, and make a difference this Independence Month! 🌟

🍇🫐 It’s National Blueberry Muffin Day🫐🍇
Celebrate by treating yourself to a delicious blueberry muffin at Maxie B’s Bakery & Dessert Cafe! Not only are their muffins delicious, but they’re also made with locally sourced ingredients. Maxie B’s is a small, independent business in Greensboro, NC, that offers a variety of sweet treats beyond just blueberry muffins. They also feature treats for your furry friends! Shop local and shop with pride this Independence Month and shop with Maxie B!
https://www.maxieb.com/
Support local, eat local! 🍰💙

🇺🇸✨ Celebrate the 4th of July with amazing sales and promotions from our local businesses! 🎉🛍️ Enjoy savings on your favorite products, exclusive deals, and festive vibes all around town. Let’s support our community while we celebrate independence while shopping independent! 💥❤️🤍💙

Only a few more days to sign the pledge for a chance to pamper yourself or a loved one to a wash, dry, and style at while enjoying a delicious glass of bubbly! Shop locally for your chance to win a $100 gift card to the salon for the entire month of June!
Sign the pledge to make 10% of your purchases from the Triad’s local, independently-owned businesses. Buy local now!
Sign the pledge here: https://www.triadlocalfirst.org/campaigns/buy-local/

🍦🎉 Happy National Ice Cream Cake Day! 🎉🍦
Celebrate this sweet day with a global twist at ! Indulge in their unique, cardamom-infused frozen desserts that tell a story with every bite. From exotic flavors to rich cultural inspirations, every scoop is a journey around the world. 🌍✨
Tag us in your moments and let’s spread the love for these flavor-packed delights! 🍨❤️

Supporting local businesses keeps our community thriving, and now it comes with a chance to pamper yourself! Sign the pledge to shop local and you could win a $100 gift card to , Greensboro’s premier hair salon! 🎉✂️. Together, we can make a difference!

This Juneteenth, we celebrate not just the end of slavery, but the ongoing journey towards equality and empowerment. Support Black-owned businesses today and every day and be part of the progress.

We are waving our flag high and shopping locally with pride! 🇺🇸✨ This Flag Day, let’s support our community and boost our local economy by shopping small. Every purchase makes a difference!

Pamper yourself or a loved one to a wash, dry, and style at while enjoying a delicious glass of bubbly! Shop locally for your chance to win a $100 gift card to the salon for the entire month of June!
Sign the pledge to make 10% of your purchases from the Triad’s local, independently-owned businesses. Buy local now!
Sign the pledge here: https://www.triadlocalfirst.org/campaigns/buy-local/

New month, a new opportunity to shop locally, and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to a local business! Blowouts & Bubbles Blow Dry Bar is a luxurious blow dry bar located in Greensboro, NC. Pamper yourself or a loved one to a wash, dry, and style at this beautiful salon while enjoying a delicious glass of bubbly.
Sign the pledge to make 10% of your purchases from the Triad’s local, independently-owned businesses. Buy local now!
Sign the pledge here: https://www.triadlocalfirst.org/campaigns/buy-local/

Celebrate World Environment Day with Sunhouse Farm! Sunhouse Farm grows organic, no-till vegetables and you can find them at the Corner Farmers Market every Saturday from 8 am-12 pm.
Growing vegetables organically means resisting chemical inputs such as pesticides, herbicides, and chemically-derived fertilizers. Farming no-till works for farming without disrupting the soil structure to keep the network of soil microorganisms intact. Organically grown agriculture promotes soil health, reduces the pollution of soil, air, and water, is climate-friendly, and enhances biodiversity to allow animals like insects, birds, and wildlife to play a healthy role in the growth of food!
Community-scaled businesses reduce pollution and work to improve environmental sustainability! Shop with local businesses and help the environment!

It’s your last day to enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to ! A food hall
with over 12,000 square feet of restaurants and take-away counters. Including local providers like Yumi
Sushi, Damn Good Burgers & Dogs, Pop’s Mini Doughnut Shop, Harvest Boards & Bowls, and more!

Sign the pledge to make 10% of your purchases from the Triad’s local, independently-owned businesses.
Buy local now!

Sign the pledge here: https://www.triadlocalfirst.org/campaigns/buy-local/

Support Local, Win Big!
Want to win a $100 gift card to Stock and Grain food hall in High Point? We're giving away one to a lucky supporter who signs our pledge to spend 10% at local independent businesses.

Here's how to enter:
Sign the pledge at Triad Local First Buy Local Campaign https://www.triadlocalfirst.org/campaigns/buy-local/

The more you support local, the more you win!

The winner will be randomly selected and announced on June 1. Graphic courtesy of Vecteezy.com.



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When you sign the pledge to shop local, you are automatically entered for a chance to win our monthly giveaway. This month, you could win a $100 gift card to Stock and Grain Food Hall. Sign up at www.TriadLocalFirst.org

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month so we're recognizing long-time TLF member Grace Ausley. Grace was born in Malaysia before coming to the U.S. and starting her career in the travel industry. Contact Amethyst Vacation to book your next vacation!

Another month, another giveaway! Pledge to shop with local, independent businesses and you could receive a $100 gift card to Stock and Grain High Point! Treat your family to 11 different food and beverage vendors in this great food hall! Learn more at TriadLocalFirst.org. The sooner you sign the pledge, the more chances to win our monthly giveaway! Stock + Grain Assembly

It's easy to spend just 10% with local businesses. Sign the pledge and you might just win! Learn more at www.TriadLocalFirst.org

Welcome new Triad Local First member Elaka Treats! Can't wait to try your pineapple hibiscus sorbet! Elaka Treats