Support Local Business

[twinvid]

I found this article and thought it was worth sharing.

THE 3/50 PROJECT
SAVING THE BRICK & MORTARS OUR NATION IS BUILT ON
 
3  What three independently owned businesses would you miss if they disappeared? Stop in.  Say hello. Pick up something that brings a smile.  Your purchases are what keeps those businesses around.
 
50  If half the employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue.*  Imagine the positive impact if 3/4 the employed population did that.
 
68  For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures.  If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here.  Spend it online and nothing comes home.
 
Pick 3.  Spend 50.  Save you local economy.
 
 
*Employment statistics courtesy U.S. Department of Labor 2/6/09.



Bob

[Kevin]

Here is their web address:

www.the350project.net

[wildandwoolly]

I'm part of a "buy local" campaign here in Louisville:

www.keeplouisvilleweird.com

Austin did the "keep weird" thing first, but Louisville got their blessing. Our Louisville group is part of www.amiba.net

Thanks,
Todd

[videoport]

Go to http://www.amiba.net/find/international_index.html for a national map of buy local groups. If you have one in your area join up and participate, it can make a huge boost for your community and your business. If you don't have a buy local group in your area but you still have some independently owned businesses start a buy local group now, while there are still some of you left!