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With an emphasis on shopping SMALL BUSINESS, we all benefit from your support!
Did you know that for every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in the community!
In honor of the week of sales and deals, we are offering our largest sale of the year, no code necessary, so get in there and get after it!
In the meantime, here are some handy facts about the impact that supporting small businesses has on your local communities.
When you spend with a local business you are keeping your hard earned dollars in our local economy. A study found that shifting 10% of consumer spending to local businesses would create an additional $127 million in local economic activity. Let’s dive into this a bit more to see the impact…
Job creation:
Local businesses create two to three times more jobs per dollar of revenue compared to large chains. They often hire more local residents, contributing to lower unemployment rates in the area.
Higher Local Tax Revenue
Local businesses contribute more to local tax revenue, funding public services like schools, parks, and emergency services.
A study by the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) found that independent businesses return three times more money per dollar to local economies than chain stores.
Community Impact
Local businesses are more likely to source products and services from other local suppliers, further boosting the local economy!
According to Civic Economics, neighborhoods with a high concentration of local businesses experience lower crime rates, stronger community connections, and increased civic engagement.
Wealth Distribution
Large corporations often concentrate wealth at the top, while local businesses help distribute wealth more evenly within the community, contributing to economic equity and financial stability.
Resilience During Economic Downturns
Communities with a higher density of local businesses recover faster from economic downturns, as local businesses are more adaptable and invested in the community's well-being.
Consumer Choice and Innovation
Local businesses foster innovation by providing diverse and unique products and services, as opposed to the standardized options often found at chain stores.
I believe in the power of leading by example and showing up for small businesses to make an impact on a local level. Dedication to this one practice will make monumental change on a global scope. Supporting small businesses ensures a vibrant, independent economy, safeguards individual freedoms, and promotes creativity and resilience. By empowering and supporting our local entrepreneurs, we can maintain economic sovereignty, preserve cultural identity, and foster innovation, keeping the us strong, adaptable, and free.
This season, vote with your dollars and put them back into your local communities! Head over to your local farmer’s markets, craft shows or find your favorite makers online and smash that add to cart button. Let’s make real change together this season!
xx,
Cass