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3 Vital Reasons Why Shopping Local Matters

By Tony Munene @ Colu “Shop Local”, a campaign that encourages everyday consumers to purchase...

How Cities Can Leverage Their Communities to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Nathan Ju, City Solutions Intern @ Colu Today, more than ever, cities are facing unprecedented...

How local governments can utilize CARES funds for tech

Municipal decision makers are typically unaware of how they can utilize the federal funding under...

One Way Local Governments Can Prepare for a Recession

By Nathan Ju Since 1945, the United States has withstood 11 recessions identified by the...

Three Things to Consider Before Allocating ARPA Funds to Small Business Grants

Posted on February 24, 2022 Gonni Forman, City Solutions Manager @ Colu Small businesses continue...

How cities can bridge the digital divide by going analog

There is no doubt that we’re in the midst of a technological revolution. Growing up in...

Colu & the City of Boston: How Can Local Spending Fuel a Small Business Rebound?

The B-Local app launched in Boston only a few weeks ago, but the platform is...

A better way to support Minority and Women-owned businesses

Since last March, Colu has been supporting small businesses with “shop local” efforts based on...

The Importance of Local Consumption: 5 statistics that highlight the importance of shopping local

Shopping locally has always been a crucial part of supporting the economic development of any...