WELCOME!

We love Roslindale! We love the people, the history, and the feeling of community!  Roslindale has a long history of residents, businesses, and non-profits pulling together and supporting each other.  The character of our community is worth preserving. Unfortunately, we've all seen the damage that can be done to a square when chain stores arrive, raising the rents, homogenizing the look and feel, driving out locally owned shops and stores, and taking away a community's distinctive character.

We are a project of the Roslindale Board of Trade, and we are locally owned and independent business owners in Roslindale who have come together to promote the Local First Roslindale Campaign. 

This customer and business awareness campaign is modeled after successful grassroots efforts being waged in communities all across North America. Some might ask, What’s in it for me, why should I support locally owned businesses? Roslindale needs businesses that care about you and invest in your community.  When you make a purchase at a local business you're making an investment in Roslindale.  We hope you will join us in preserving our vibrant community and building a strong local economy.