Program areas at Local First
Local First partnered with La Plata County Colorado to administer Small BusinessRelief Program (Senate Bill 20B-001) in order to provide direct relief payments toeligible small businesses and non-profits located in La Plata County in operation since March 16, 2020 with 50 FTE employees or fewer. Grants of $10,000 or less were provided to support businesses located in the county impacted by COVID-19. During 2021 Local First has helped administer over $426,000 in pandemic-relieffunding to approximately 93 businesses and nonprofits in La Plata County
Be Local Book - Annual publication and business support program to promote supporting local businesses and educate about local economies. Our theme for 2021/2022 was "Resilience and Regrowth".
Other programs and services to members include consumer targeted campaigns such as outreach and mobilization efforts such as working with businesses on social and environmental best practices through the a variety of programs. We provide an online business directory, and reach out to the local media with press releases about sustainable economy issues. In addition, we organize members-only networking and collaboration events. We pulled together key stakeholders in order to form the Durango Creative District to support and build a creative economy and launched the Southwest Health Alliance to increase health literacy and reduce insurance premiums for businesses and individuals to keep healthcare dollars recirculating locally and support the local, independent business community, including healthcare practitioners.
Who funds Local First
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Local First
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Emily Bell | Managing Director | $51,126 | 2021-12-31 |
| Kristen Muraro | Board Member | $0 | 2022-12-21 |
| Tim Wheeler | Board Chair | $0 | 2022-12-21 |
| Lisa Mastny | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-21 |
| John Lopez | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-21 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for Local First
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $69,532 | $586,414 | -88.1% |
| Program services | $89,161 | $176,859 | -49.6% |
| Membership dues | $36,602 | $0 | 999% |
| Investment income and dividends | $589 | $7 | 8314.3% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $8,601 | $3,778 | 127.7% |
| Total revenues | $167,883 | $767,058 | -78.1% |
Organizations like Local First
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Oldham Chamber and Economic Development | 501(c)(6) | Lagrange, KY | $454,895 |
| Motran Alliance | 501(c)(6) | Midland, TX | $399,627 |
| Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce | 501(c)(6) | Luray, VA | $332,726 |
| Andrews Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitor Bureau | 501(c)(6) | Andrews, TX | $277,804 |
| Americus-Sumter Chamber of Comm | 501(c)(6) | Americus, GA | $137,850 |
| Asian Business Association of Los Angeles | 501(c)(6) | Los Angeles, CA | $551,766 |
| Antioch Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau | 501(c)(6) | Antioch, CA | $210,724 |
| The Chamber of the Northern Poconos | 501(c)(6) | Honesdale, PA | $325,821 |
| Chamber and Development Council of Crawford County | 501(c)(6) | Denison, IA | $465,358 |
| Greater CWC Chamber and Visitor | 501(c)(6) | Cayce, SC | $316,313 |
Data update history
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 21, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
April 28, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsChapter / child organizations
Issues
Community improvementEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingManagement and technical assistance
General information
- Address
- PO Box 2058
- Durango, CO 81302
- County
- La Plata County, CO
- Website URL
- local-first.org/
- Phone
- (970) 799-6618
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-3083017
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990-EZ
- Year formed
- 2010
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S30: Economic Development
- NAICS code, primary
- 813910: Trade Associations
- Parent/child status
- Child within group exemption
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