The Jeff Bezoses of the world don’t really need more of your dollars, but every cent spent at a small, local business matters to your neighbors, your community, and your state. Shopping local supports the families of the folks who work at these shops—the shops that prioritize the people in YOUR community. Shopping local also supports your cities and states through tax revenue.
I’m a long-time bookseller, and now a partner, in a beloved local, independent bookstore in Albuquerque, New Mexico—Bookworks. And Holly worked at, and now owns, Bottle & Bottega in Portland, Oregon. These businesses support more than ten families in their respective communities.
From necessities picked up daily at The Merc a few minutes from my house to the art on my walls from the Wild Hearts Artists’ Collective, small local businesses make my life better. Is there a shop around the corner from you that makes your life better?
Vincent Van Gogh said, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” Take these words to heart, please, and support the local businesses in your communities—small purchases add up to big differences!
Happy Holidays and Shop Local!
THANK YOU, Deb, for standing up for local businesses! I “divorced” Amazon and the big online sellers some time ago. I figured that I got along without them before they came on the scene, and I can get along without them now! It’s a joy to find and support the local businesses that serve our community!
Great post!
Yes! Great to give some love to local, small businesses <3 <3