Significantly more money recirculates in your community when your purchases are made at locally owned businesses.

Most new jobs are provided by local businesses. Small local businesses are the largest employers nationally.

Local business owners invest in community.

Customer service is better.

Reduced environmental impact. They generally contribute to less sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution with setting up their business.

Public benefits far outweigh public costs. Local businesses require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services.

Encourages Investment in your community.

Non-profits receive greater support.