Panbo is more than a movement to shop local; it’s a mission to empower communities by turning everyday spending into a powerful force for local growth. Through innovative products that solve real world problems for shoppers, businesses, and local economies, we’re creating a new blueprint for vibrant, resilient neighborhoods.
Local businesses are the foundation from which strong, vibrant communities grow—and that can’t be replicated by big-box stores or online giants. The dollars you spend at a local business recirculates through the hands of your neighbors, helping a parent afford their child’s dance lessons, allowing a café owner to keep their doors open, and giving young entrepreneurs the courage to take their first leap.
💭 Imagine the collective power of all of us choosing to support our community—isn’t that wild? But it’s not, because it is possible. And you can be part of the change.
🗺️📍 Dive into the Small Business Mosaic to discover Philly’s local gems and their unique stories.
🛍️ Pledge to shift 10% of your spending to local businesses—small changes that add up to big impact.
🌳 And become an early adopter of Panbo to champion fresh solutions that keep our community thriving.
What does 'Panbo' mean?
We were inspired by the Native American practice of being in reciprocity with the land and being responsible for what kind of world they would leave for the next seven generations.
Thus, our logo and name, `Pan` (-prefix meaning `All`) & `Bo` (to honor the sacred buffalo interwined with Native American life), is a promise to take care of the livelihood of our community now and for the future, with the knowledge that when we take care of the community, it also takes care of us.
