SUPPORT THE AREA WHERE YOU
LIVE, WORK AND PLAY.
You support schools, police and fire departments. When
you shop small, the bulk of the money you spend and
most of your taxes stay local — helping schools, paving
streets, keeping you safe. According to the research
firm Civic Economics, for every $100 you spend:
In a local small business, $68 stays in your
community.
At a local branch of a chain store, $43 remains in
your community.
You’ll raise your property values. Lively, vibrant
neighborhood shopping streets are considered an
advantage when selling a home. They make your
property more f