Local Goods School Fundraising Catalog Seeks New York Vendors and Artisans for Fall 2015

Close Buy Catalog, a local goods fundraising catalog for schools and nonprofits based in Portland, ME, is expanding to include New York vendors and schools for its sixth fundraising catalog.

Close Buy Catalog includes only products produced by vendors and artisans located in the Northeast. With the company’s expansion to include New York schools, Close Buy is asking New York vendors to apply for its annual Product Review to be held in early December.

If you are a New York vendor - or you know of a New York vendor – that creates body care products, specialty food, jewelry, accessories, toys, stationary products, gifts, or products for the home please apply or suggest a vendor at Close Buy Catalog Vendors.

Founded in 2010, Close Buy’s mission is to create a healthy, sustainable fundraising system that benefits the whole community. The goal is to boost the local economy, give local vendors and artisans much deserved exposure, raise much-needed funds for participating schools and non-profits, and offer locally made, healthy, delicious, beautiful and useful products that people feel good about buying.

Vendors may apply on the Close Buy website or contact demetra@closebuycatalog.com. Samples for Product Review are being accepted through November 30, 2014 for the fall 2015 Close Buy Catalog. Product samples with line sheets & distributor pricing may be sent to: Close Buy Catalog, 424 Fore St., 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04101.

Schools interested in participating in the fall 2015 fundraiser may visit the company website to request an information packet.

For more information about Close Buy Catalog, please visit closebuycatalog.com.

Photo: Silly Stick by Maple Landmark, Middlebury, VT – Close Buy 2014 Vendor & Product