Small businesses generate employment 

 

By supporting these businesses, you are helping to keep people employed and create new jobs as they expand.

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Local businesses care about your community   

 

Shopping at small, locally owned businesses contributes to the growth of your neighbourhood.

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Economic impact 

 

Local shops help to create local jobs and give the community a distinct flavor, which helps to boost the economy by attracting more visitors and making it a desirable place to live.

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Sustainability of the environment 

Local businesses contribute to the preservation of vibrant, compact, walkable town centers, which are critical for reducing sprawl, automobile use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution.

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Key to keeping money in the local economic system 

Locally owned businesses, as opposed to chain stores, recycle a much higher percentage of their revenue back into the local economy, benefiting the entire community.