We challenge you to consider locally owned independent businesses FIRST when making purchases. Money spent in a locally owned business generates more economic benefits—measured in income, wealth, jobs and tax revenue—than money spent at a national chain or globally owned business.
Why Buy Local First?
- Prosperity
Of every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $53 goes back into the local economy, while only $13 spent at a chain store stays in the community. (Source: American Independent Business Alliance) When you buy from a “Mom or Pop” business, you’re not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. Instead, you’re helping a mom or dad put food on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student pay for college. Buying what you need from our locally owned independent businesses supports people who are part of our community! - Stability
Local ownership minimizes the chance that a company or business will pull up stakes and move to another town. - Flexibility
Local business owners are generally more available to their customers and more interested in developing personal relationships, value feedback and accommodate customers’ requests. - Diversity
Local businesses help a community retain its unique character. - Sustainability
Spending money at a locally owned business decreases transportation costs, reduces the use of underpaid labor and rewards those who are not outsourcing jobs.
The Buy Local First campaign is sponsored by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition.