Shopping Local for the Holidays

With the holidays just around the corner, there are many options available for where and how to spend your money. While shopping online offers convenience and variety, shopping locally offers SO much more!

Listed below are 6 reasons why shopping local is always a better option than shopping online:

1. These businesses are invested in the well-being of our communities and the future. Many owners serve on committees and boards to help strengthen our area.

2. Local businesses are more accountable to their local communities and can consider making adjustments to accommodate their customers.

3. Local businesses donate more money and time to help & support local non-profits

4. It benefits the environment too! Local businesses often have a smaller carbon footprint.

5. Dollars you are spending locally stay in the local economy, not towards a different state or foreign country when you shop online.

6. Your credit and debit card information are safer when you’re not shopping online.