More and more 'Burqueños are familiar with KeepItQuerque.
More and more even know what KeepItQuerque is about; the
"10% Shift," about our online and mobile directories,
and even that we are the "Primary Voice Of Buy Local" for the City of Albuquerque.
We are, collectively, making a powerful impact on our city.
When we here of other places that "millennials" are moving to we may not immediately recognize those places have all had powerful "Buy Local" movements in place for a long time.
Buy Local movements like KeepItQuerque are an important part of the "Local Character," the "unique shopping districts," and the "Bike Friendly, Pedestrian Friendly, Public Transit Friendly" Environments - just as KeepItQuerque is accomplishing in Albuquerque.
It's true, not only do we serve our member businesses by educating our neighbors about why it's so important to KeepItQuerque,
(see the Top Reasons to Buy Local here), but we are helping turn our economy around and make Albuquerque - once again - a place where our kids will stay and return to, and where we will have greater satisfaction.
Especially if we are "Being the Change We Want to See!"
We're achieving these objectives by
working together! When we all come together
with a united goal we can make things happen bigger, better, faster,
and with less effort!
In
"5 Things Geese Can Teach Us About Teamwork" Len Wilson points out that flying together
- increases Geese productivity (how far they can fly) by 70%
- Life is harder when you drop out of the group
- It's good to take turns leading
- It's good to encourage each other
- It's good to watch out for each other
No matter what your business looks like - Retail, Service, Manufacturing - when you are allied in helping establish the KeepItQuerque message you will get "there" faster and feel better about it!
(click on photos for actual science!)
Right now is the time to consider your role with KeepItQuerque.
You certainly ought to be posting your events on our calendar.
You certainly are allowed to use the KeepItQuerque Logo in your advertising, like Shelton Jewelers and Baillios do.
You certainly ought to make certain you directory listing is up-to-date with correct information - including key search elements.
Your help on the Board of Directors or sub-committees is crucial for us to expand our service.
And you certainly ought to be recruiting your like-minded colleagues to the cause.
In June the four-page KeepItQuerque directory - asking our friends, family and colleagues to look for the KeepItQuerque logo as
The Sign 
your business is locally owned and independently operated.
Depending on your membership anniversary date you will receive or have received an invoice for your annual dues.
Please put these as close to the top of your "To Be Paid" pile as you can so we can include your business in the Print Directory and in our Social Media campaigns on
facebook.com/KeepItQuerque and
@KeepItQuerque on Twitter.
Let's Fly Together and take our community to a higher elevation!
