Four Ways to Help Buy Local, Support Small Businesses
ENGAGE:
Your choices to buy local and support small businesses impact our quality of life
From an interview with Nick Roush, small business owner (Root Down Yoga & Roush Rentals) & President, North La Crosse Business Association during their “Get on Living Safer” campaign.
#1
Stop the Leaks from Not Buying Local
Our economy is like a barrel. Tourism and national companies bring new money into our businesses.
The goal is to circulate as much of that money from businesses to employees to local purchases as possible. That’s where our friends and families work.
FACT: Local companies have 2x the impact as national chains.
The more money that stays here, the higher the quality of life.
Plus, there’s more money for roads, schools, and more.
Buying local matters.
#2
Think of Friends and Neighbors Before You Click
An example of buying local
Your son needs a calculator for school.
Target: $84
Amazon: $84 (and a two-week backlog)
Target: employs a local person.
#3
Save Your Favorite Small-Businesses
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