Think Local  TRANSYLVANIA

For every $100 spent, a small business generates $68 in economic return for local communities compared to only $43 when money is spent at a national chain. Buying local and supporting small business owners-the people who live in your neighborhood and know your name, really appreciate it.

Independent restaurants return more than twice as much money per dollar of sales than national restaurant chains. Eating locally encourages a diet based on seasonal availability, providing a more varied and interesting culinary experience and promoting a healthier, more balanced diet by aligning with our environment’s natural cycles.

Small businesses employ 61.7 million Americans, accounting for 47% of all jobs. Shopping locally creates job demands, which leads to economic stability for banks to provide local loans to individuals and families.

Shopping locally reduces your environmental impact by 26% fewer automobile miles. Residents purchasing from local businesses log fewer miles for shopping trips, lessen congestion and pollution, and decrease carbon footprints, focusing on locally sourced products.

One-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinct character of a community and make that community viable and valuable in the area. The distinctive character of a unique community pushes against the homogenization of the large retail community.

Small businesses give back 250% more to local nonprofits and community-led causes, contributing to the betterment of your community.

Shopping locally strengthens our community. Money spent in our community creates a stronger tax base and enhances public services, leading to improved schools, transportation, and emergency response services. Local businesses are more likely to utilize other native businesses like banks, service providers, and farms.

By supporting local businesses, you actively invest in local entrepreneurs’ dreams and aspirations, aiding them in attaining success and making meaningful contributions to the broader economic landscape. Backing small businesses empowers individuals to pursue their dreams and ideas, channel their inner entrepreneurial spirit, and cultivate a culture fostered by innovation and creativity.

Local businesses are owned and operated by your neighbors! Local ownership ensures that important community decisions are made locally by the people who live in and are impacted within the community. These owners frequently sell and source locally made/produced products and materials.

Small businesses often provide personalized and attentive customer service, offering a more individualized shopping experience. Many small businesses carry unique and handcrafted products not commonly found in larger retail chains.