Shopping local doesn’t man you should abandon all outside sources, it simply means that you should be more aware of supporting your community as well as take pride in the benefits that come with shopping locally.
- Stimulates local economy and increases the flow of money throughout the community allowing for growth and prosperity
- Local business owners are more likely to donate to local charities which help support local residents and their community
- Local businesses create jobs for those who cannot travel. people who work locally are more likely to purchase local good returning that money into their community
- Every dollar spent doubles the dollar earned for the local community
- Produce stays fresh longer because it doesn’t have to travel far. Also easier to educate as well as learn what is used to grow the food whether it be organic or not.
- Creates personality within your community
- Local businesses are generally more knowledgeable about their services and/or products
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