WHY WE NEED TO SHOP LOCALLY?
Be aware of the impact of your well earned dollars.
It is stated and recorded that a locally owned independent business returns approximately 80% of each dollar spent back to the community.
Local, independent businesses assist the community through a “multiplier effect”: one dollar spent at a locally owned business will return five times that amount within the community through city taxes, employees’ wages, and purchase of materials and supplies at other independent businesses. In addition, these businesses will turn that dollar back into the community through school funding, social services, and contributions to local non-profit organizations.
Chains and franchises contribute roughly 40% and at times as little as 20% of the store’s sales back into the community through employee wages, sales taxes, and property taxes. Frequently, a chain store's location is owned by the larger non local company, and the business is given tax breaks by the city in order for shareholder profits to remain high. Locally owned independent businesses do not receive such benefits and thus contribute a far greater proportion of revenues to local taxes.
Choice makes for a far richer community overall
Local, independent businesses are located all over your city and district. You can grab an espresso or a meal to go, pick up 
locally grown produce or freshly baked bread from the smaller grocery stores or supermarkets, shop for unique gifts or household items, or choose a good book for a day in the mountains or on the lake. You can get your hair cut, some us that is, have your taxes prepared, or apply for a mortgage at your friendly community bank or credit union.
These businesses add to the character that is the community, contributing more than just goods and services. They offer personalized attention, add diversity to our shopping options, and bring life to historic buildings. And they pay their employees—and local taxes—with the income they receive.
Each time you choose to spend your dollars at a local, independent business, 
you are voting for the continued strength and vitality of the community.
It is the customer service that is given by a local business that makes the difference. World Class Customer Service right on your own doorstep makes the difference. Make that difference in your own company and bring in the locals, give them a great reason to shop locally and with you and do your part in keeping the local economy thriving!
You will make the difference!