Shop Locally
Recent studies show that supporting locally owned businesses impacts our economy, environment and community:
The Economy
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Spend $100 at a local business and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.
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Local businesses create higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.
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More of your taxes are reinvested in your community--where they belong.
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Buying locally means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint.
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Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money to beautify your community.
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Local retailers are your friends and neighbors—support them and they’ll support you.
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Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national chains.
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More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community.
*source: IndieBound.com
Our Business Alliances:
http://www.buylocalberkeley.com/
http://shopoakland.com/index.html
For more info about Local Economies:
http://www.livingeconomies.org/
