
Help Build Our Community: Buy LocalWetumpkaCityPages.com supports local independent businesses and urges the residents of Wetumpka to do the same. There are many well-documented benefits for choosing to buy from local, independently owned businesses. Think Local FIRST!. Here are Ten Really Good Reasons
to Support Local Independent Businesses
You build stronger community Entrepreneurs
and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities
that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.
You encourage local prosperity Local
businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less
likely to leave, and are more invested in our community’s future.
You reduce environmental impact Locally-owned
businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation.
These businesses choose proximity to city and neighborhood centers,
lessening your transportation costs and easing our carbon footprint.
You keep places fun & unique One-of-a-kind
businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of our
town and yours… residents and visitors alike seek out what’s rare and
unusual.
You create more good jobs Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and provide the most jobs to residents.
You help social, cultural & ecological projects Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from local owned business.
You get better service Local
businesses are closer and more accountable to their customers. They
hire people with more specific product expertise and customer concern.
Your money goes further Significantly
more money re-circulates when purchases are made from our very own
businesses, service providers, and farms. Local-to-local purchases
strengthen community.
You get more choices A multitude of
smaller businesses, each selecting products based on the needs of their
local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.
You put taxes to good use Local businesses require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services.
Think local first!
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