The Albemarle County & Charlottesville Buy Local program highlights small businesses within Charlottesville-Albemarle through a multi-channel, multimedia promotional and educational campaign. Visit www.showlocallove.org to learn more. 

Watch this video to hear why it matters to Buy Local!

Check out the newest edition of the Buy Fresh Buy Local Charlottesville Area Guide published by The Piedmont Environmental Council. These popular local food guides are a great way to support working farms and learn more about local food options!  

• Strengthens the local economy. Each dollar spent at a small business returns more than 3 times more money to our community than a dollar spent elsewhere.

• Shopping local creates more jobs and opportunities. Small businesses employ 77M Americans, that accounts for 65% of all net new jobs in the past 20 years.

• Shapes community character. Local businesses help create and maintain a unique local culture that makes our community special.

• Create a healthier environment. Independent community businesses typically consume less land, carry more locally made products, locate closer to residents and create less traffic and air pollution.

 Buy Local News and Resources

•  United Way of Greater Charlottesville's Black Business Guide

• Shop Local Cville - Chamber of Commerce Guide

• NBC29 Community Conversations 11/21/2023

• NBC29 Community Conversations 11/22/2022

• CBS19: Charlottesville, Albemarle asking citizens to 'Buy Local' this holiday season

• NBC29 Community Conversations 11/10/2022