An Initiative of the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Why BUY IN
Pledging your business to redirect its buying power boosts the Linn County economy in endless ways.
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The Project
Led by the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, BUY IN is an initiative encouraging area businesses to shift just 5% of their current out-of-area purchases back into our local economy. It's not about buying more - it's about keeping more of the dollars you already spend right here.
News
BUY IN shifts nearly $2 million in the first year
The first year of the buy local program, BUY IN, generated nearly $2 million additional dollars to businesses...
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Local testimonies begin to arrive…
For our company, the decision to “BUY IN” was an easy one. As a long time member of the Chamber,...
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BUY IN advertisements on downtown digital billboard
The BUY IN campaign continues to grow. Four digital billboard advertisements were recently added to...
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Who's In
Find local businesses and organizations who BUY IN Linn County.
The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce list of members is a great way to find a local business ready to help you.
In Focus
View local companies sharing their success stories with BUY IN.
Meet the sponsors who helped make the BUY IN initiative a reality.
Report In
Report your recent spending shifts and keep track of local buying power.