Saturday, July 18, 2009

SAVING THE BRICK + MORTARS OUR NATION IS BUILT ON


 Think about which 3 independently owned storeS you'd miss most if they were gone.  Stop in and say hello.  Pick up a little something that will make someone smile.  Your contribution is what keeps those businesses around.


50  If just half the employed U.S. population spent $50 each month in independently owned stores, their purchases would generate $42,629,700 in revenue.  Imagine the positive impact if 3/4 of employed Americans did that.


68  For every $100 spent in independently owned stores, $68 of it returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures.  If you spend that in a national chain only $43 stays here.  Spend it online and nothing comes home.


1   The number of people it takes to start the trend.......you.


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This was written by Cindy Baxter


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