In towns and communities all over the country more and more citizens are making the effort to support local businesses and buy local goods. There are even locales that are taking on initiatives to promote buying local so that small businesses in the area can get a boost. The efforts are not going unnoticed, which is great news. Many small and independent businesses are having great success. Since the year 2005 the campaigns for buying local has almost doubled. That might be due to the current economy, but whatever the reason it is helping communities to get back on their feet.
There are many reasons that you should buy local. They are reflected in the infographic that you see below. One of the main reasons that you should consider spending your money on local goods is that it puts more money back into your local economy. You will notice that small local businesses in your community help to produce more income and taxes, while also providing more jobs than the so called “big box” stores. Local businesses are also more eager to give back to their community when they can. They are concerned about their community’s future and the citizens. Buying local has never been more important than it is now, so show some love to your community.
