Think Globally, Act Locally

Supporting local businesses is something the Community Citizen Awareness Project is passionate about. Buying local not only promotes a strong economy, but it also builds a sense of community which is equally important. It keeps jobs from being outsourced and our friends and family employed.

Steve Tietz, a Metropolitan State University alumni, shares the same passion for supporting local businesses. Steve plays his part by volunteering for Flat Earth Brewing Company in St. Paul. "Helping a local business succeed while enjoying beer- I don't think volunteering gets much better than that," says Steve with a smile about his time at Flat Earth. 

Steve helps bottle and cap the beer, which is all done by hand. He also assists with brewery tours and public tasting events. Steve explains, "It's really important to me to see local businesses succeed and keep dollars in the community and not go to larger corporations that are somewhere else. If I can help keep their costs down by volunteering and have fun while I'm doing it, it is the least I can do." 

Learn more about Flat Earth Brewing Company by visiting their website. Also, to do your part in the initiative to buy local visit Buy Local Twin Cities for ideas on where you should shop.