Did You Know…

*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 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 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 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.