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Leaving Corporate and Starting Over: From an Idea to a Business in Under a Year

Leaving Corporate and Starting Over: From an Idea to a Business in Under a Year

I started to see the name “locaLI bred” everywhere; on Instagram, in coffee shops, on Long Island blogs. They became known among the community in what seemed like over night.They had graciously agreed to meet me for this interview at the Huntington Book Revue; a table for three inside the little cafe that has become their favorite place for business meetings and strategizing. Read More

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Holiday Gifting Local

Holiday Gifting Local

This Saturday, November 24th, is Small Business Saturday. Multiple studies show that small businesses reinvest in the local economy at a higher rate than chains do. SO when you shop small at independent, locally-owned businesses … you support your community... Read More

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Halie Geller and Theresa Pinelli of LocaLI Bred

Halie Geller and Theresa Pinelli of LocaLI Bred

I am unapologetically and completely infatuated with where I live. Long Island is one of the few places where you can truly have the best of both worlds; you can go from New York City to the beach, to countryside back to beach all in one day. We have everything here: Vineyards, farm stands, bustling small towns filled with boutiques, amazing restaurants, and of course the jewel of Long Island: Fire Island... Read More

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5 Ways to Shop & Gift Local This Holiday Season

5 Ways to Shop & Gift Local This Holiday Season

It feels like the holiday rush gets earlier and earlier each year.  The anxiety for the “perfect gift for everyone on your list” is on!  The good news?  The solution for all your gifting needs is no further than your local Main Street... Read More

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