Supporting local businesses has numerous sustainability benefits!

Here’s what happens when you shop and eat local:

  • Keep more money in the local economy
  • Help make the community unique and a destination spot
  • Conserve energy and resources from transportation
  • Reduce packaging waste
  • Create local jobs
  • Invest in entrepreneurship

The following events promote this sustainable living action!


Shop Local

Curious Conversations: Local Women Entrepreneurs (Register here!)

  • When: Tuesday, October 5th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
  • Where: Prothro Room in the Smith Library
  • Hosts: CCPD, Economics & Business Department, and Office of Sustainability

Featured Businesses:

Liv & Leaf

Liv & Leaf source healthy plants from local growers and greenhouses, style them with eye-catching planters and deliver them to your doorstep. Founded by women, Liv & Leaf believe that plants are for everyone, not just those with a green thumb.

The Exchange of Georgetown

Established in 2009, the Exchange is an upscale women’s consignment shop located in downtown Georgetown to help clients sell items they no longer use and replace them with sustainable pieces they love.

Lark & Owl Booksellers

Lark & Owl is an independent bookstore, bistro, and retail experience, founded by women, in historic downtown Georgetown, Texas to create an inviting space for community, conversation, and books.

**We will be giving away sustainable items from each of the featured businesses. We have custom SU upcycled planters and plants from Liv & Leaf, a branded reusable tote and tumbler from Lark & Owl, and earrings and a Georgetown-made bracelet from The Exchange! Two lucky attendees will receive an item from each business**


Eat Local

Southwestern University Farmers Market

  • When: Wednesday, October 6th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Where: Academic Mall outside of McCombs Campus Center
  • Host: Dining Services

Featured Businesses:

Bakers of Tomorrow

Bakers of Tomorrow is a French micro-bakery in Georgetown, TX that produces hand-crafted vegan baked goods made fresh daily with quality ingredients that are simple, organic, natural, and 100% plant-based.

Easy Tiger

Located in Austin, Texas, Easy Tiger features artisan bread, cured meats, a full bar, and craft beers. Easy Tiger’s in-house bakery offers a selection of Old World hearth breads, European-style pastries, and signature soft pretzels— all baked fresh daily.