TOP REASONS TO SHOP LOCALLY
1.
Your Money Gets Recirculated
* Sales tax goes towards community infrastructure, police and fire protection, culture, and recreational programs
* Local businesses have the ability to support non-profits or donate fundraising prizes for schools, sports groups and health care.
* Local businesses are more likely to shop with other local businesses. Research shows that for every dollar spent at a local business, 63 per cent is reinvested locally.
2. More Money for Non-Profits
* Non-profits provide vital community services and create employment, and they depend on local businesses for donated funds to help with programs and operating costs.
* Schools, sports teams, seniors groups and cultural organizations receive donated items from businesses for auctions, raffles and special projects.
* How can you expect area businesses to support your ask if you don’t support them?
3. Creates Local Jobs
* Supporting local business means you’re helping to secure jobs and opportunities for your neighbours and children.
* Local businesses provide some of the most stable employment opportunities in the community and these employees spend in the local economy.
* Locally owned businesses provide inspiration to our young people, proving that they can live here and pursue their dreams.
4. Reduces Environmental Harm
* Shopping in Vernon means no need for long drives. You are not burning fuel and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
* Local businesses make more local purchases requiring less transportation.
* There is less packaging involved.
5. Customer Service is Better
* Vernon business owners and their staff are informed about their products and are available for questions and support.
* Local business owners and employees get to know their customers.
* Local businesses are generally owned or operated by people who live here and are invested in our community.
6. Promotes a Diverse and Unique Community
* Local shops create distinctive shopping experiences and respond quickly to the needs of customers.
* Local business owners often sell local products, which creates a vibrant community and creates jobs.
* Our community has dozens of small and medium-sized businesses that have been here for years, and many who are establishing new roots.