"Supporting One Another is Key to a Steady Economy"

So says today's article in The Spectrum, reporting on the Local First campaign in Utah. They briefly make the connection between a strong local economy and sustainability.

This is an important connection. In the growing list of things you can do to live a more sustainable lifestyle, we think supporting local business first is key. When a community can source the food, transportation, energy, housing and other basic needs closer to home, they use less fossil fuels to transport these goods and services as well as growing local employment and tax revenue.

But I think we should get a little more specific. What are the ways we can 'support one another?' What does that look like in our businesses and neighborhoods? How do we become more connected and build stronger relationships?