Lately I've been trying to support more small businesses instead of ordering everything from big-box stores. Problem is, I don’t even know where to find half of them unless someone tells me directly. Is there a site where local Skagit Valley businesses are actually organized and easy to browse?
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What's the best way to find local, independent shops? I've had luck using Yelp and filtering by "locally owned" and "independent." It's surprisingly helpful for discovering hidden gems! It may be useful to use for the Pacman 30th Anniversary !
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Ahh yes, thank you for this! I’ve also been trying to move away from big chain shopping and support more local spots, but it’s honestly been hard to find a good directory that actually feels local. I just took a look at the Skagit Valley Directory and it’s super clean and easy to navigate. Already saw a couple shops I want to check out in person. Definitely going to start using this more often. Thanks again for sharing
Yes, 100%—I've been on the same mission lately to shop small, but it's not always easy to know where to go. It’s wild how many amazing little shops and services are basically invisible online unless someone tells you about them. That’s why I was super happy to come across the Local Business Directory. It’s basically a one-stop listing of local businesses across the area—from coffee shops to plumbers to boutique gift stores. No annoying ads or irrelevant stuff—just actual local businesses in one place. I’ve already discovered a few places I had no idea existed and now I’m hooked. If you're serious about supporting the local heartbeat of the community, this is such a good place to start. Highly recommend bookmarking it.