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Buying locally Supports you!

When you spend money at locally-owned stores, they will often invest that money locally, themselves. Your hard-earned dollars could find their way right back into your pocket.

Buying locally supports community groups

Local businesses donate an average of 250% more money to community groups than large chains do.

Buying locally keeps our community unique

One-of-a-kind, locally-owned businesses are what make our community a home. Large chains ensure that everyone everywhere buys and does the same things. Boring!

Buying locally can reduce environmental impact

Shopping locally requires a much smaller investment in things like transportation and shipping.

Buying locally invests in your community

Local businesses are owned by your friends and your neighbors. They care about the welfare of the community as much as you do.

Buying locally creates more jobs

Small businesses are the largest employer nationally.

Buying locally gets you better service

Local businesses typically have more knowledgeable employees, and they know their customers personally.

Buying locally can save you tax dollars

Comparatively speaking, local businesses require a smaller investment in local infrastructure, and they typically make more efficient use of public services.

Buying locally lets you buy what you want

A marketplace of many small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation, variety, low prices over the long-term, while large chains stock their shelves based on national averages.

Buying locally encourages local prosperity

In an increasingly-globalized market, unique shopping experiences that can only be gained from local businesses are becoming more and more in-demand. Shopping locally ensures those one-of-a-kind businesses will keep being distinctive.