New London Local First is a network of locally owned, independent businesses formed in 2007 to build a strong New London economy and a vibrant community.

We do this by:

• Organizing a New London Local First campaign that raises the awareness of consumers, businesses, and government agencies regarding the benefits of purchasing from locally owned, independent businesses.
• Bringing together locally owned, independent businesses for mutual benefit and networking opportunities.
• Supporting New London ordinances, regulations and policies that promote locally owned, independent businesses.
• Collaborating with other organizations that promote and advance locally owned, independent businesses.

New London Local First, is an affiliate of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston, a 501(c) 3 non-profit, tax-exempt organization. SBN is part of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, which has more than 60 Local First campaigns across the U.S. and Canada.

Executive Committee 

Art Costa, Co-Chair a.costa@ovaperformancemngt.com

Karyn Garside Co-Chair KGarside@dime-bank.com

Joanne Cain, Treasurer jcain@chelseagroton.com

Ian Thomas, Membership Coordinator ian_c_thomas@hotmail.com

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Directors 

Hugh Griffin

Barbara Winters

Bob Douton

Karyn Garside

Joanne Cain

Jairo Agudelo

George Clarke

Ian Thomas