11/07/2021
Shop Local!
Shopping Local - It Takes Work!
I get it - big business online is easy - better selection - better prices - and can be executed on your phone for an quick check on your to do list.
Shopping Local requires effort - planning - making the time - and often paying a little more. Yes - it takes commitment.
How many times have we all driven by a business we like and see it is no longer there? Over and Over again. They were great at their craft and possibly in the community for generations.
While we are impacted by the closure of that community resource - we still arrive home to another online big business package eagerly greeting us.
While it is human nature to discover efficiencies and modern conveniences, it is important to realize just how much it is costing our communities each time we hit the easy button.
Shop Local is not just a catch phrase - it is the survival of our community resources and the businesses that provide jobs, sponsorships for local teams, donations to local philanthropy, and so much more.
We need to make the effort to support our local small businesses. Our communities depend on it!
Until Next Time.