Local Return
@localreturn.bsky.social
Building community wealth in Rhode Island through ownership and investment, particularly in neighborhoods that have experienced historical disinvestment. We just launched RI's first community investment fund at @investRI.bsky.social. LocalReturn.org
Do you want to shift the economic paradigm in Rhode Island? Join our Public Awareness Committee. Our next meeting is Friday, Jan. 9, 12 noon, via zoom.
January 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Do you want to shift the economic paradigm in Rhode Island? Join our Public Awareness Committee. Our next meeting is Friday, Jan. 9, 12 noon, via zoom.
What will you grow in 2026? We're cultivating an ecosystem for community wealth, a fertile ground where ownership and investment can thrive. Join us.
January 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
What will you grow in 2026? We're cultivating an ecosystem for community wealth, a fertile ground where ownership and investment can thrive. Join us.
Support for local businesses doesn't have to end with the holidays. Make it a habit for 2026 to choose local, independently-owned businesses first.
December 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Support for local businesses doesn't have to end with the holidays. Make it a habit for 2026 to choose local, independently-owned businesses first.
It is possible! Your tax-deductible gift helps make it real. We are grateful to you. localreturn.org/connect/
December 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
It is possible! Your tax-deductible gift helps make it real. We are grateful to you. localreturn.org/connect/
Three words: LOCAL GIFT CARDS.
December 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Three words: LOCAL GIFT CARDS.
The Jane Jacobs approach to local economies: "At the core of these robust and vital regional economies would be the capacity to meet the economic, social, and cultural needs of the people of the region from within the region, not in a spirit of isolationism but in a spirit of self-determination."
The Grace of Import Replacement - Schumacher Center for a New Economics
Jane Jacobs painted an image of regional economies in which myriad small industries produce for regional markets—small industries that depend on local materials, local labor, local capital, local…
centerforneweconomics.org
December 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The Jane Jacobs approach to local economies: "At the core of these robust and vital regional economies would be the capacity to meet the economic, social, and cultural needs of the people of the region from within the region, not in a spirit of isolationism but in a spirit of self-determination."
Any last minute shoppers out there? Local businesses are waiting for you.
December 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Any last minute shoppers out there? Local businesses are waiting for you.
If you like the work we do, join us as a recurring donor. For a volunteer-run organization like ours, your support makes a world of difference. localreturn.org/wont-you-be-...
December 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
If you like the work we do, join us as a recurring donor. For a volunteer-run organization like ours, your support makes a world of difference. localreturn.org/wont-you-be-...
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Our @jdinri.bsky.social with a wicked meaningful list for 2025. What would you have suggested?
🎁 Wicked meaningful R.I. gift ideas in a year of ‘fear and uncertainty.’ With suggestions from @jdinri.bsky.social and the Rev. George Ortiz of The Elisha Project.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/m...
🎁 Wicked meaningful R.I. gift ideas in a year of ‘fear and uncertainty’ - The Boston Globe
When giving this year, R.I. nonprofit leaders recommend paying local business in cash, giving a Rhode Island community supported agriculture subscription, and volunteering locally.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Our @jdinri.bsky.social with a wicked meaningful list for 2025. What would you have suggested?
Aren’t we lucky to live in a place where this is so easy? Support your local independents AND give the best gifts!
December 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Aren’t we lucky to live in a place where this is so easy? Support your local independents AND give the best gifts!
Susan Mills of RI's Mills Coffee via @thepvdeye.bsky.social "People who work here have worked here for many years because they’re all like family. Coffee is both a supply chain and a village."
Senator Reed Talks Trump Tariffs and the Spiraling Costs of Coffee - The Providence Eye
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Steve Ahlquist’s Substack on November 14. Reprinted with permission. On Friday, United States Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited the great-smell...
pvdeye.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Susan Mills of RI's Mills Coffee via @thepvdeye.bsky.social "People who work here have worked here for many years because they’re all like family. Coffee is both a supply chain and a village."
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Woonsocket’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Stroll returns Dec. 6 with entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and visits with Santa. More details ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MiwJ4E
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Woonsocket’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Stroll returns Dec. 6 with entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and visits with Santa. More details ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MiwJ4E
There’s nothing like a friend who believes enough in your mission to literally buy into it. It's literally what building community wealth requires. Join us as a monthly donor; as a sign of our gratitude you’ll receive a set of beautiful, locally-designed gift tags. localreturn.org/wont-you-be-...
December 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
There’s nothing like a friend who believes enough in your mission to literally buy into it. It's literally what building community wealth requires. Join us as a monthly donor; as a sign of our gratitude you’ll receive a set of beautiful, locally-designed gift tags. localreturn.org/wont-you-be-...
Wow. Yet another way in which Dollar General is screwing over customers.
Tricking customers with higher prices at the register is a core strategy of Dollar General & Family Dollar.
"Dollar General stores have failed more than 4,300 government price-accuracy inspections in 23 states since January 2022."
Terrific reporting from @barryyeoman.com @theguardian.com
"Dollar General stores have failed more than 4,300 government price-accuracy inspections in 23 states since January 2022."
Terrific reporting from @barryyeoman.com @theguardian.com
How the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
A Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General and Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Wow. Yet another way in which Dollar General is screwing over customers.
Credit card swipe fees hurt small businesses and reward the big finance monopoly. Pay cash whenever you can.
December 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Credit card swipe fees hurt small businesses and reward the big finance monopoly. Pay cash whenever you can.
This ⬇️.
Turkey deals can’t hide the bigger problem this Thanksgiving: grocery prices for staples like veggies & ground beef are still surging. The Trump Admin cut tariffs to cool prices—while admitting they do raise costs for consumers. But tariffs aren’t the real story. Greedflation and monopoly power are.
December 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This ⬇️.
Every day is a good day to shop small and local...including today!
November 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Every day is a good day to shop small and local...including today!
If you’re planning to shop the sales tomorrow, may they all be local!
November 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
If you’re planning to shop the sales tomorrow, may they all be local!
. @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social has the 411 on supporting local in the 401.
Weekend 401: Your guide to holiday markets and events in Rhode Island and the South Coast
From Warren’s town-wide celebration to artisan markets in Providence, Pawtucket and beyond, here’s where to shop, stroll, sip and support local this holiday season
www.oceanstatemedia.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
. @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social has the 411 on supporting local in the 401.
Three cheers for @alexagagosz.bsky.social and @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social for this gift guide to Rhode Island small businesses!
Forget Amazon. Here are the R.I. small businesses (that ship) to order gifts from this year. - The Boston Globe
Support the standout local businesses you know or want to know, and find something for everyone on your list.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Three cheers for @alexagagosz.bsky.social and @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social for this gift guide to Rhode Island small businesses!
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Mayor Chris Beauchamp says signs should go up within the next week announcing a new grocery store at the former Sears in Walnut Hill Plaza. Read more: https://bit.ly/44nnUfN
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Play local returns bingo, the Thanksgiving edition.
November 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Play local returns bingo, the Thanksgiving edition.
The best part of choosing local is bragging about it! Tell your friends and family *why* you choose to spend with local and independently owned businesses and service providers. We can all be local economy champions.
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The best part of choosing local is bragging about it! Tell your friends and family *why* you choose to spend with local and independently owned businesses and service providers. We can all be local economy champions.
Rhode Island Lt Gov @sabinamatos.bsky.social is hosting a virtual town hall this Wednesday with small retail businesses to understand how they've been impacted by the SNAP freeze.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: SNAP Retailer Town Hall. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Please take our survey for SNAP Retailers as w...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: SNAP Retailer Town Hall. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Please take our survey for SNAP Retailers as w...
riema.zoom.us
November 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Rhode Island Lt Gov @sabinamatos.bsky.social is hosting a virtual town hall this Wednesday with small retail businesses to understand how they've been impacted by the SNAP freeze.
Rhode Islanders, check out our summary of Small Business Rising’s webinar on fighting back against illegal pricing.
Webinar Summary: Fighting back against illegal pricing – Local Return
localreturn.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Rhode Islanders, check out our summary of Small Business Rising’s webinar on fighting back against illegal pricing.