Who We Are: 

We’re Karen and Jessica, and we’re the first to proudly call ourselves Locallectuals. We’re forward thinking, we’re smart, and we’re tired of being disappointed by country of origin labels. We know that there’s power in what we buy, and we’re looking to harness that influence to benefit local economies—and more importantly, the planet.

We believe it’s important to be knowledgeable about the origin of the products we buy as well as the practices of manufacturers. We believe companies should do their best to forge beneficial relationships with their workers, their communities, and the globe, while producing quality goods.

We’re also busy. We know that seeking out this kind of invaluable knowledge can be time consuming. The less time you spend researching purchases, the more time you have to enjoy them, your family, your community, and your world.

                                                                                                                          Photo by Eric Kelley - www.ekelley.net

Join us and you, too, can proudly wear the title of Locallectual! Create a member profile and check out the site... add a company if you are in the know about one not yet listed, or enter ratings and reviews on companies you are familiar with.  Check out the forums so that you can network with other Locallectuals... there are many ways in which you can contribute to the Locallectual community and increase your "locallect."