01/13/2025
Shopping local has many benefits, including:
Supporting the community: Local businesses contribute to the community by reinvesting in the area, which can lead to more vibrant and sustainable neighborhoods.
Creating jobs: Local businesses create more jobs locally.
Preserving the community's distinction: Local business owners often sell local products, which helps preserve the community's distinction.
Reducing sprawl, congestion, habitat loss, and pollution: Locally owned businesses make more local purchases, which requires less transportation.
Building relationships: Visiting local shops and restaurants gives you the opportunity to network and befriend your neighbors.
Supporting nonprofits: Local businesses support good work in the community.
Raising the overall level of economic activity: When dollars are spent locally, they can be re-spent locally, raising the overall level of economic activity.
"To build a strong community, we must support the dreams and growth of our small businesses"
FUN FACT: For every dollar spent at a local business, about $0.80 stays in the community!
