Buy Colorado Day

Hard to believe it's already been nine days since we launched #BuyColoradoDay at the State Capitol. If you want to get involved in making Colorado's newest state holiday even bigger and more impactful in 2026, stay in touch: https://lnkd.in/gZti8u_f

Buy Colorado Day! Mile High, Tariff-Free Living #buycoloradoday Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency? Ricardo Baca

?? When Colorado media tells your story, Coloradans listen. "Coloradans love their Colorado stuff," The Colorado Sun captured perfectly, documenting how Buy Colorado Day will unite "700,000 small businesses that employ 1.2 million residents." The Denver Post highlighted our state's legacy of innovation, from "Crocs, Inc. to snap-button cowboy shirts, Jolly Ranchers to Coors Banquet," while exploring how Buy Colorado Day will drive #EconomicImpact when businesses need it most. CBS News Colorado dove deep into the initiative's potential: "Creating a powerful platform for maximizing local spending while showcasing what makes our region extraordinary." After 20-plus years in Colorado newsrooms, I know: ? Every news story shapes policy ? Every article builds community ? Every report drives top-of-funnel awareness To every journalist, producer, editor and camera operator who covered #BuyColorado Day this year: Thank you for helping share our story. As I mentioned on the Capitol steps the other day: We are just getting started. To my PR team at Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency?: Your media relations expertise shines. And to the CEOs and marketing leaders already reaching out about Buy Colorado Day partnerships (including our Launch Partners PopSockets, Topo Designs, Icelantic Skis, Outside, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Stranahans Colorado Whiskey, Westbound & Down Brewing Company, Never Summer Mountain Products and others): Thank you for seeing this vision. Looking forward to our conversations about March 2026 and beyond. It's a potent reminder that strong journalism creates stronger communities, and that we all should be supporting local journalism in our communities via subscriptions, shares and tags, and beyond. #BuyColoradoDay #GrasslandsAF #ColoradoBusiness #PR #PublicRelations #ThoughtLeadership

Outdoor brands are a huge part of our unique Colorado culture. Here's to all the outdoor businesses in the Centennial State that help us live our best lives in the Mountain West.

“At Topo Designs, we take pride in creating gear that is rooted in Colorado’s outdoor heritage but designed for adventurers everywhere,” said Topo Designs CEO Matt Williams. “Buy Colorado Day is a great opportunity to showcase the spirit of our home state and connect with the global community that embraces this mountain-inspired lifestyle." Thank you, Colorado, for an incredible first Buy Colorado Day! ?? Yesterday was just the beginning of our journey to strengthen local economies across the Centennial State. When you shop local, 68 cents of every dollar stays in your community—creating jobs, supporting families, and preserving our unique Rocky Mountain culture. Special thanks to our Official Launch Partners and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade for joining us in this movement to build Colorado's future through intentional commerce. https://lnkd.in/gWDTAdRc #BuyColorado #303Day #ColoradoBusiness #CentennialState

Community! Please do me a solid. 1. Follow my new venture, Buy Colorado Day 2. Watch my interview with CBS News Colorado (below), talking about why we created #BuyColoradoDay (with help from the Colorado State Legislature) ??

"By making intentional choices to support Colorado businesses, we’re keeping money in our communities, creating jobs, and ensuring that Colorado brands continue to thrive—both here at home and on a global scale," said Buy Colorado Day Founder Ricardo Baca, who also founded Colorado businesses including PR and marketing agency Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency?. We are live at the State Capitol pressing play on an initiative that celebrates the best of Colorado business. Buy Colorado Day is proud to launch with iconic Colorado brands including Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Stranahans Colorado Whiskey, Topo Designs, PopSockets, Icelantic Skis, Westbound & Down Brewing Company, Never Summer Mountain Products and Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency? . Together, we're shaping Colorado's economic future! https://lnkd.in/gpmgazj4 #BuyColorado #303Day #ShopLocal

"Buy Colorado Day isn't just about shopping—it’s about investing in the trend-setting businesses that make our state such a brilliant place to live and work," said #BuyColoradoDay Founder Ricardo Baca, who also founded Colorado businesses including PR and marketing agency Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency?, Denver music festival the Underground Music Showcase - UMS, Colorado fine art biennial Biome and is also a lifelong Coloradan. "By making intentional choices to support Colorado businesses, we’re keeping money in our communities, creating jobs, and ensuring that Colorado brands continue to thrive—both here at home and on a global scale." Here's Ricardo on CBS News Colorado this morning explaining how Buy Colorado Day came to be, and how you can get involved:

Today marks a historic moment for Colorado! ??? We are thrilled to announce that the Colorado State Legislature has officially designated March 3rd as Buy Colorado Day, celebrating the innovative spirit and global economic impact of the incredible businesses in the Centennial State. "We love to support our own in Colorado, not just the businesses that manufacture but our farmers and ranchers and grocers and mom-and-pop shops that are the backbone of our economy in Colorado,” state Senate President James Coleman told the The Colorado Sun. “So let’s have a day when we can purchase locally crafted goods and support our own.” When you support Colorado businesses and promote them around the world, you?invest in our communities, create local jobs and build our state's future. Join us at the State Capitol at 3:03 PM as we begin this exciting journey together! https://lnkd.in/gZri-Ge5 #BuyColorado #303Day #ColoradoProud