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Meet Localist: Will Anderson

Favorite Non-Profit: Seedleaf, The Humane Society, The Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center, and Lexington United are some of my favorites. 2-4-6-8 Why do you appreciate?! People are always willing to help you out. It doesn't matter if you're working on a project for your...

Something for Everyone: Local Gifts Under $25.

You don't have to break the bank to shop local this holiday season. We are sure you can find something for everyone on your list at Local First Lexington member businesses! We hope you enjoy these holiday shopping gift ideas. Everything is under $25 and each business...

Congratulations Lynn Martin!

Local First Lexington member and the only private local radio organization in Lexington: LM Communications has some big news. Lynn Martin, President & CEO of LM Communications Broadcast Media Group, was inducted into the Kentucky Broadcasters Association Hall of...

Sourcing Thanksgiving Locally

Local First Lexington is excited about our Holiday Shopping Challenge (starting Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26), but let’s not forget the first Holiday of the season – Thanksgiving. Here are 7 ways you can locally source your Thanksgiving celebration. If you are the...

Join us in welcoming Natalie Cunningham!

The board has decided that while the work we have been doing is great, we want to see Local First Lexington grow, and our capacity to serve our members and spread our message multiply. For the first time in the history of Local First Lexington, we have hired a full...

Meet Localist: Astarre’

Astarre’ knows how to find the best mimosas in town!

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