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Supporting Local Businesses Benefits Everyone

Posted November 23, 2021

Shopping locally is now easier than ever! Many local businesses have online ordering, in-store pickup, and other convenient options. Supporting these small businesses also reaps more benefits than just consumer convenience. Buying from them keeps your money where you live and helps our community and its members.

	Building our community infrastructure: Local retailers often shop other local businesses, so the tax base grows. Taxes help fund many things in your community, including parks, libraries, schools, roads, and fire departments—all the things that make our community a great place to live.
	More local jobs: Small businesses employ 55% of all workers in this country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This means less time and money spent commuting and a greater quality of life for those who work locally.
	More support to our nonprofit organizations: Money spent in your community stays in your community. Local companies tend to donate to local nonprofits more than large companies. This means more money comes back to the parts of our community that need it most.
	More choices when shopping: Small business owners often are more in-tune with what their customers want. By shopping locally, consumers have unique options from local artisans that cannot be found elsewhere.
	Better customer service: Many large companies only offer a toll-free phone number for customer service issues, forcing consumers to endure several transfers and long on-hold times. Local business owners can quickly help consumers with personalized service.

Shopping locally is a win-win for everyone. Shoppers can enjoy personalized service and unique items when shopping in their neighborhood and our community gets an economic boost from tax revenue, more jobs, and funding for local organizations. Be sure to shop local for gifts and groceries this season so our whole community benefits!