# AI Context for Shift Local

## Profile
- Name: Shift Local
- Location: Bay Area, California
- About me: Inspired by national support local movements such as Project 3/50, Independent We Stand and Cash Mobs, high school sweethearts Marc and Mari aspire to unite the East Bay communities into creating a long\-term shift from spending at national chains to supporting local businesses.  We hope to challenge and engage others and ourselves in developing a collaborative environment where East Bay residents and local businesses can partner up to build strong local economies.

## Online Presence
\[Gravatar Profile\]: [gravatar.com/shiftlocal](https://gravatar.com/shiftlocal)