1. They create jobs close to home. Local employers hire local people.
2. They keep money in the community. Supplies, services and wages are often bought nearby.
3. They help fund your town. Taxes from local businesses support roads, schools and parks.
4. They tend to have a lighter footprint. Shorter trips and local sourcing add up.
5. They give a place its character. Main streets are made of small shops.
6. They offer things you will not find elsewhere. Local makers and independent owners carry what chains do not.
7. They know you. Owners remember your name, your order and what you need.
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