Think outside the box this holiday season. Instead of shopping at "big box" or national chain stores, shop instead at your local neighborhood stores. You'll find your neighborhood "mom-n-pop" shops have most everything you need for your holiday gift-giving and home decorating. And you're much more likely to discover some unexpected wonder or unique handmade treasure at a locally-owned shop.
Shopping at locally-owned independent shops also helps strengthen the local economy. Did you know that:
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A locally-owned shop returns 68% of its revenues to the local economy, whereas a national chain returns only 43%?
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Locally-owned shops employ more local residents and pay them substantially higher wages, in addition to having a broader range of jobs available?
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Local businesses buy more than twice as much from other local businesses, and also are more likely to use local banks and other service providers?
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Local businesses contribute more to the community through charitable giving, school funding, and other non-profit organizations?
Every dollar spent in a locally-owned shop is a vote for the health and welfare of your community and supports your neighbors in their livelihoods. This holiday season, think "outside the box" and support your locally-owned stores. Your neighbors thank you!
via the Mindful Hands Newsletter. Mindful Hands, a specialty shop for serene living, is located at 211 King St.
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