Shop Local Businesses
There are far-reaching advantages to deciding to shop local!
By choosing to shop local, you are in turn supporting your local economy; significantly more money stays in a community when purchases are made at locally owned – rather than nationally owned – businesses.
Local businesses are more likely to utilize other local businesses such as banks, service providers, and farms. For every $100 you spend locally, $68 will stay in the community. Independent retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales to the community in which they operate than chain competitors. Independent restaurants return more than two times as much money per dollar of sales than national restaurant chains.
Small businesses employ local people!
In addition to helping build the local economy, there are also notable intangible benefits that come from supporting businesses in your local community. Local businesses are owned and operated by your neighbors! They care about and are invested in the well-being of your community and its future.
Local companies are more accountable to their local communities and donate more money to non-profits. So the next time you need to run out for some groceries or do a little shopping, seek out a local business and see what they have to offer! You could discover some great products and services while helping to build a strong and successful community around you. To find your local design consultant click here.
