In this video, Michael H. Shuman, attorney, economist, and author of several books, discusses the economic and community benefit from local businesses.

It has been a while since we've blogged news about Mile High Biz. Not to worry; we're so busy over here preparing for Buy Local Week and the expansion of our Colorado Local First campaign.

But MHBA member The Business Catapult sent over a couple of awesome white papers written by Christine Hamilton-Pennell, Founder of Growing Local Economies. I'm so excited to uncover even more expertise in our community! Take a look at her white paper on 10 Tips for Implementing an Economic Gardening Project.