5 Reasons to #ShopSmall & #BuyLocal Christmas Gifts

last updated 11/20/2017
5 Reasons to #ShopSmall & #BuyLocal Christmas Gifts

Small Business Saturday follows Black Friday. We've got 5 Reasons for You to Buy Local and Shop Small. #SmallBizSat

5 Reasons to #ShopSmall & #BuyLocal Christmas Gifts

Do you know that following Black Friday is Small Business Saturday?  We've got 5 reasons for you to skip the big box stores, start shopping small and buy local.
 
Have you ever found yourself buying a gift for the sake of buying a gift? Reluctant to get in line days in ahead of time? Did you get up at 3 a.m. only to find the store was sold out of the item you wanted? 
 
Shopping locally at mom and pop stores and small businesses provides you with unique gifts for your loved ones, and is the best way to build a stronger more prosperous community.  
 
Here are 5 great reasons to skip Black Friday and support local shops, artisans, and eateries in and around the Miami Valley.    
  1. Support your community! - When you buy from independent, locally owned businesses, more than 65% of your money will stay within your own community.
     
    1. Small Businesses Care! - You may be surprised at the exceptional level of personal service you'll receive.
       
    2.  Help Create More Jobs! - Small businesses and entrepreneurship fuel our economy - supporting community businesses results in local job growth. 
       
    3. Keep Your Community Unique! - The character of our local community is often defined by our small businesses - support them or risk losing them.
       
    4. Find Unique Gifts! - Locally owned businesses often have the best, most unique gifts around.
    To help you along your way, we've attached a small list of some fabulous local vendors that are offering some awesome gift ideas this holiday season.  We hope you find this list useful - and if you have any suggestions, please feel free to comment with your ideas below!

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