6. Invest in Community: Local businesses are owned by people who live in the community and are less likely to leave, investing in the community's future.
7. Put Your Taxes to Good Use: Local businesses in town centers require less infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services compared to nationally owned stores.
8. Conserve Your Tax Dollars: Shopping local business allows more money to beautify your community.
9. Invest in Entrepreneurship: Creativity and entrepreneurship is what the American economy is founded upon. Nurturing local business ensures strong community.
10. Make Us a Destination: Making our community more unique and interesting attracts new neighbors and visitors. This benefits everyone!