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It’s International Women’s Month and we’ll be celebrating Long Island women throughout the month. Our first feature focuses on two Long Islanders who are showcasing local business and bounty in an incredible way. Meet Haile Geller and Theresa Pinelli, the female duo behind LocaLi Bred, a company who hand-curates gift boxes stocked with Long Island goods. LocaLI Bred offers an array of options from themed curations to seasonal subscription boxes. Most recently the company added a curated marketplace where shoppers can purchase individual products. Read More

It has only been about three months since locaLI bred first launched, and since then the startup – that’s owned by two stay-at-home moms – has hit the ground running. In October, Halie Geller of Huntington and Theresa Pinelli of Centerport decided that they did not want to return to their corporate jobs after having two children each... Read More

It’s now easier than ever before to sample Long Island’s best locally made items without even getting in the car, thanks to locaLI bred, a new business that assembles Long Island-made products into one box that can be shipped anywhere. Created by Theresa Pinelli, of Centerport, and Halie Geller, of Huntington, locaLIbred.com went live at the beginning of October... Read More

’Tis the season to give! Not sure what to get your special friend, colleague or loved one? Give the gift that keeps on giving this season by shopping local! When you shop local, you’re making a positive difference by helping small businesses and entrepreneurs thrive and thus the community at large... Read More