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Keeping it local
8 Reasons to Try Local First
The community in the Gresham
area is committed to supporting our
local merchants by shopping and
buying locally. There are many well
documented benefits to our community
for choosing local, independently owned
businesses.
1.The Economy
Significantly more money continues
to circulate in the greater Gresham
Area when purchases are made
locally. The local economy benefits
because businesses in our area often
purchase from other local businesses,
service providers and farms.
2.Jobs
Most new jobs are provided by local
businesses. Small, local businesses
are the largest employers nationally
as well as in our community providing
the most new jobs to our residents.
3.Community Investment
Most businesses in our area are
owned by people who live in our
community. They are more likely to
be invested in our community.
4.Enhanced Public Services
When dollars are kept locally, it
increases the amount of taxes
collected that our police, fire and
public services need to perform their
function. Safer communities happen
when we spend locally.
5.Distinct Character
Keep our community unique:
Where we shop, where we eat
and have fun – all of it makes our
community home. Our one-of-a-kind
businesses are an integral part of the
distinctive character of our area.
6.Environment Impact
Reduce the impact on our
environment. Businesses in our local
area generally use local suppliers,
requiring less transportation. This
means less contribution to congestion,
habitat loss and pollution.
7.Know How
Local businesses often hire people
with a better understanding of the
products they are selling, take more
time to get to know customers and
provide better customer service.
8.Diverse Marketplace
A marketplace of thousands of diverse
businesses is the best way to ensure
innovation and low prices over the
long-term.
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