Why Shop Local?

When it is time to make a purchase or use a service, do you shop local? Are you familiar with the importance of supporting local businesses? Many people are under-informed about the important values that local businesses provide for you as an individual as well as for the community. 

Take a look at these 5 Reasons why to Shop Local:

      1.   Community Well-Being

Locally owned businesses build strong neighborhoods by supporting communities, joining neighbors, and by contributing more to local organizations and charities. 

         2. Keeping Money in the Local Community

Money spent in local businesses has three times the impact on your community as dollars spent at national chains. Smaller businesses support Non-profit organizations by an average of 250% more than large businesses.

      3.    Jobs

When we choose to shop local we are helping create more jobs in the local community.

      4.   Keep the Community Unique

When people go on trips they are often looking for shops that contain “local products” and want something unique. This also helps tourism!

     5.    One on One Service

When shopping local, employees are often more friendly and they take the time to get to know their customers. They also spend time helping customers get exactly what they are looking for. 

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