More reasons to shop local, small businesses
In addition to adding local flavor to gifts and enriching the local economy, there are other reasons to shop local, including:
• Providing jobs. Working together, locally-owned businesses have the potential to be one of our county’s largest employers.
• Ensuring a solid foundation for the local non-profit organizations that serve Fayette County through the Community Reinvestment Fund. Did you know that non-profit organizations receive an average of 250% more support from small business owners than they do from large businesses?
• Creating good places to work. Work places should reflect hometown friendliness and familiarity.
• Receiving better customer service. Local businesses often hire people who have a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know their customers.
• Keeping our county unique. Where we shop, where we eat and have fun — all of this makes Fayette County our home. One-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of our county. In addition, tourism businesses also benefit.
“It is important to remember that each time money is spent at a locally-owned business, you contribute to the local tax base that supports schools, parks, the police department, the fire department and more,” added Junk.