Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Top Reasons to Shop Locally



  • You keep dollars in our economy. For every $100 you spend at one of our local businesses, $68 will stay in the community.

  • You help the environment. Buying from a local business conserves fuel.

  • You nurture community. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains.

Did you know? You can grab a coffee, drop your dry cleaning, have your dog groomed, drop your kids off for care or a haircut/music/dance lesson, get a manicure/pedicure, go to the gym, make a necklace, play with toys, get a haircut, have a facial, grab a sandwich, buy a lotto ticket, review your investments, get counsel, have a chair upholstered, buy a piano, design your remodel, take a yoga/pilates class, order new bedding, buy a fantastic outfit, shop for shoes, get your teeth cleaned, adjust your back, plan your daughter's wedding, buy her dress, rent the tux, order the flowers and plan her honeymoon, buy a gift, pick up a prescription, mail a package, frame a print, buy a bikini, get a massage, check out surfboards, buy a car, have a cocktail and enjoy a fabulous meal? ALL IN BIRD ROCK?!*


*Quote from BRE Newsletter