Our Top Ten Reasons for Buying Local
#10) Local independent business owners are your friends and neighbors.
#9) Local independent business owners have a reason to take more pride in their goods and services, so their employees are more knowledgeable, their products are higher quality and the entire shopping experience is always better.
#8) Buying local helps to fight recessions.
According to Amy Cortese, Author of "Locavesting": Investing In Main Street Instead Of Wall Street there is documented evidence that communities that invested locally are more resilient during recessions.
According to Amy Cortese, Author of "Locavesting": Investing In Main Street Instead Of Wall Street there is documented evidence that communities that invested locally are more resilient during recessions.
#7) Consumers who shop locally are empowered consumers. They have the opportunity share suggestions and concerns directly with the business owners. Ultimately they are able to buy what they want not what a faceless corporation decides to make available.
#6) When you buy local, the impact of the money you spend is compounded within your local economy. Studies have shown that local businesses are far more likely to spend their profits with other local businesses.
#5) It's better for the non-profits that serve your friends and family. Small businesses contribute a larger percentage of their profits to charitable causes within their community than do larger businesses.
#4) Buying Local is "Green Buying" because it involves less transportation and less pollution.
#3) Buying Local creates more & better jobs that are close to home.
#2) Buying Local encourages economic development and a unique community. Thriving businesses attract other thriving businesses, resulting in more choices and character for your hometown.
And the #1 reason for Buying Local........
