Bringing It Home
By Barb Colehour, Hills Bank, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Thanks to the internet, you’ve got the world at your fingertips—unique shopping experiences, travel planning, streaming videos, and social networking are ready and waiting at the touch of a key—but what about the world just outside your door? Those same opportunities can be found right in your hometown, and Hills Bank’s Live Local program encourages you to do just that: live locally.
Peruse any farmer’s market or craft fair and you’ll see the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. Unique, handcrafted items make treasured gifts, and locally produced food is fresher. At Hills Bank, Live Local means supporting businesses large and small that originate, operate, and serve in our communities, just as we do.
For travel planning, have you considered a stay-cation this year? Instead of spending your vacation time negotiating airport security, or paying high prices at the gas pump, look into local destinations. Here in Iowa we have plenty of historic sites, recreational parks, and bike paths (think RAGBRAI!). The local life can provide plenty of excitement and adventure, while saving you time and money.
Nothing compares to the experience of live theatre or musical performances.Talented local artists as well as visiting professionals perform in our world-class venues throughout the area. To Live Local is to experience and participate in live art at the theatres, museums, and arenas near you.
Getting together with friends is the ultimate Live Local activity, and clubs like Hills Bank’s Friends Club, libraries, and local gyms, are all places where you’ll be in good company. As you explore your community, you’ll discover the diversity of your neighbors and expand your appreciation for our Midwest culture of inclusion.
The Hills Bank Live Local movement is about bringing it home. Supporting local businesses and arts keeps our local economy strong and sustains a cultural heritage of which we can be proud. For a rewarding and enriching experience, Live Local and see what happens.
Learn more about the Hills Bank Live Local movement at our website, www.hillsbanklivelocal.com. Barb Colehour, Hills Bank Friends Club coordinator, may be reached at 319-866-7004, or visit www.hillsbank.com for more information.
