12/01/2025
Why is it important?
Locally owned businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. Many owners live right here. They send their kids to the same schools, shop at the same grocery stores, and care deeply about what happens in town.
They donāt have venture capital backing. They rely on your support. When they succeed, your community thrives because they reinvest where they live.
Did you know?
90% of local businesses give back to their community, and 76% volunteer their time.
In some studies, 73% of every dollar spent locally stays in your community, compared to just 13% when spent at a chain.
Local businesses source locally, creating a ripple effect that supports even more small businesses.
Chains may offer lower prices, but at what cost? They squeeze suppliers(other small business owners), cut out local partners(other small business owners), re-engineer ideas/concepts of innovative small businesses, donate less, and send profits to shareholders instead of reinvesting in your town.
Local businesses see the community as barbecues, soccer games, river floats, camping trips, and coffee with friends, not just numbers on a spreadsheet.
If thereās one thing you can do to make your community stronger:
Spend your hard-earned money and time with locally owned businesses.
It matters.
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