Positive Impacts of Shop Local Campaigns
& How to Implement Them
Understanding Benefits and Program Strategies
Shop Local Initiatives Boost Economic Development
“Shop Local” campaigns have emerged as a powerful means of bolstering local economies, fostering community bonds, and supporting small businesses. These campaigns encourage residents to prioritize local merchants over larger corporate entities.
Economic Vitality
Shop Local campaigns infuse fresh vigor into local economies. For every $100 spent at local businesses, approximately $68 returns to the local…
Job Creation & Preservation
Small businesses are significant contributors to job creation, and Shop Local campaigns amplify this impact. Small businesses generated 12.9…
Small Businesses Want Benchmarks and Metrics
Local businesses are often imbued with the character and essence of the community they serve. By supporting these businesses…
Fund Public Services
It is important motivation for people to understand the economics of how shopping locally directly benefits them. Shopping at local…
Local Pride
57% of Americans support shopping at small businesses to keep their money local. 38% of shoppers want to support their community and…
Charitable Giving
Local small businesses donate 250% more than large businesses to local non-profits and community causes. When you shop at a local business…
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