A community’s local businesses are often what write the town’s history, initiate and maintain traditions and give a community its special characteristics. Shopping local also creates a positive ripple effect throughout the entire community.Your money supports your communityWhen you spend local, it stays local. It pays local workers, who send their children to local schools […]
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Shopping local by the numbers
See how much shopping local can affect your community with these fast facts.Let’s talk small businesses• According to the Small Business Administration, there are 29 million small businesses across the United States. • These businesses account for 99.7 percent of all business in the country and provide 47 percent of the nation’s jobs, according to […]
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Many ways to eat local
Eating local has a more authentic flavor. By eating local, you support local families, but you are also more likely to consume items that are locally sourced and grown. Here are just a few ways to eat locally. Find a new placeMost of us are creatures of habit, and it’s easy to fall into the […]
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Popular items that can be purchased locally
Old Capitol Farmers Market. Photo by DAVID HINE Many consumers prefer to buy locally when shopping. There are several advantages to choosing local products, including the benefit of aiding your local economy by supporting a business with roots in your community. Dealing with an individual or small enterprise instead of a billion-dollar operation is another […]
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Unique ways to shop locally
Knight’s Action Park. Photo COURESTY KNIGHTS ACTION PARK Shopping locally is a great way to benefit your community and, in many instances, your bottom line. When consumers shop locally, they help stimulate their local economies, creating jobs for their neighbors by helping local businesses grow and thrive. Shopping locally also saves shoppers long trips to […]
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The many benefits of buying locally
The average adult must shop for gifts for friends or family members several times over the course of a typical year. Birthdays, holidays and anniversaries are often the driving force behind such excursions, but some people will buy a gift for a loved one even if there is no special occasion attached. When buying gifts […]
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Buying local benefits the environment, too
Buying local has many benefits. But while consumers may know that buying local helps grow the local economy by supporting local business owners and creating jobs, they may not realize the positive impact that buying local can have on the environment as well. Eco-conscious consumers often go to great lengths to ensure their money is […]
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Staying local when gift buying has its benefits
The average adult must shop for gifts for friends or family members several times over the course of a typical year. Birthdays, holidays and anniversaries are often the driving force behind such excursions, but some people will buy a gift for a loved one even if there is no special occasion attached. When buying gifts […]
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How shopping locally can help you and your community
Today’s consumers have more shopping options at their disposal than they did in years past. Though the Internet may put the world at one’s fingertips, more and more shoppers are discovering that buying locally makes for a superior shopping experience. The benefits associated with shopping locally are many, and the following are just a few […]
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New owners at Indigo Restaurant
The hottest news we have to report is that Indigo Restaurant, which has been owned for many years by Jeff Griswold changed hands early this week. Samah Hassani, who work for Griswold for seven years and has been Indigo’s manager for the last two and her fiance Mike Novel are the popular upscale restaurant’s new […]
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Who is going to win the $1000???
This holiday season we each have a special opportunity to do some extra good – by buying all our holiday gifts at local stores, restaurants and such. Our local independent merchants have had one heckuva hard year – a successful Christmas season could make all the difference for them. That’s why the Capital Area Independent […]
