Think Local:
It has been estimated that when you buy from a local business (a businesses who's owners live near the business) the money spent stays in the local economy and can generate 2-3 times its revenue - the multiplyer effect.
We have such initiatives in Chester County.
Just as an aside: Look at the picture to the left. It looks like a well stocked local provision store. But actually its windows are covered in graphics. This is in Northern Ireland where the G8 summit was about to meet at a nearby swanky location and they wanted to dress up the town so it didn't look so derelict. Many properties in the area were similarly dressed up. The G8 attendees, who make decisions that gut local economies, won't even get to see the dried fruits of their labor. Think about it - a sign of the times? Look closely next time you're at the mall.
Check out: Chester County Buy Fresh Buy Local here.
The website says it's your guide for locating farm fresh foods, value-added products, agritourism experiences, cooperative connections, suppliers, restaurants and everything local throughout Chester County. It is very search friendly and well worth a visit.
By supporting locally owned businesses, we make our area more resilient to the economic shocks imposed by the world beyond our region. And that makes all local businesses and job security stronger.
Use the local chamber of commerce member database to familiarize yourself with businesses you don't see on Main Street. I know the bottom line is price, that’s why we shop online. But why not take that online price to the local business that supplies that need and ask: Can you match this price or get close? Geographically closeness for supplies is also worth a little more when you’re in a crises or a big hurry. Not to mention local relationships that are priceless. For great information about local business initiatives check out: The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, BALLE
Also for those who wish to utilize public transport within Chester County, check out the Ride Guide at: www.chescorideguide.org
It has been estimated that when you buy from a local business (a businesses who's owners live near the business) the money spent stays in the local economy and can generate 2-3 times its revenue - the multiplyer effect.
We have such initiatives in Chester County.
Just as an aside: Look at the picture to the left. It looks like a well stocked local provision store. But actually its windows are covered in graphics. This is in Northern Ireland where the G8 summit was about to meet at a nearby swanky location and they wanted to dress up the town so it didn't look so derelict. Many properties in the area were similarly dressed up. The G8 attendees, who make decisions that gut local economies, won't even get to see the dried fruits of their labor. Think about it - a sign of the times? Look closely next time you're at the mall.
Check out: Chester County Buy Fresh Buy Local here.
The website says it's your guide for locating farm fresh foods, value-added products, agritourism experiences, cooperative connections, suppliers, restaurants and everything local throughout Chester County. It is very search friendly and well worth a visit.
By supporting locally owned businesses, we make our area more resilient to the economic shocks imposed by the world beyond our region. And that makes all local businesses and job security stronger.
Use the local chamber of commerce member database to familiarize yourself with businesses you don't see on Main Street. I know the bottom line is price, that’s why we shop online. But why not take that online price to the local business that supplies that need and ask: Can you match this price or get close? Geographically closeness for supplies is also worth a little more when you’re in a crises or a big hurry. Not to mention local relationships that are priceless. For great information about local business initiatives check out: The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, BALLE
Also for those who wish to utilize public transport within Chester County, check out the Ride Guide at: www.chescorideguide.org