From Dane Buy Local

Dane Buy Local, a nonprofit organization promoting local businesses, has launched Madison’s Shop Local Tour of 10 Madison community destinations throughout 2023.

The tours promote the positive impact of shopping locally and showcases a diverse range of local businesses. Each tour has a theme. For tickets and more information on the tours, visit danebuylocal.com or call (608) 729-7346.

A food tour that included FEED Kitchens was held March 22.

Friday, May 5 Gallery Night visits six destinations all involved in the Gallery Night event with Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMOCA).

Thursday, May 25  – Black-owned businesses.

​Tuesday, June 20 – Pride Month

​Thursday, July 20 – Downtown Madison

​Tuesday, Aug. 22 – University Avenue/Hilldale

​Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Latino and Hmong businesses

​Tuesday, Oct. 17 – Atwood Avenue/Willy Street

Thursday, Nov. 16 – Holiday Shopping

Dane Buy Local is a member of the Local Business Institute and a part of a national movement of communities rallying to support independent businesses and ensuring the opportunity to operate an independent business. Dane Buy Local creates a sustainable, vital local economy through education, collaboration and promotion.