Here are the top reasons to shop locally:
1) Buy Local - Support yourself
Several studies have shown that when you shop locally, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers, and farms, which continues to strengthen the community's economic base.
2) Support Community Groups
On average, smaller business owners support nonprofit organizations 250 percent more than large businesses. You can help by supporting local clubs, charities, and chambers of commerce.
3) Keep our Community Unique
Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. Our tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation, they generally seek destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace.”
4) Reduce Environmental Impact
Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases, requiring less transportation, and generally set up shop in town or city centers instead of developing on the fringe. This typically means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss, and pollution.
5) Create More Good Jobs
Small local businesses are the largest employers nationally and provide the most jobs to residents in our community.
6) Nurture Future Leaders & A Skilled Workforce
Supporting our local universities and schools fosters a vibrant, educated community that directly contributes to our local economy. Let's make sure our dollars stay local and strengthen our schools and universities for tomorrow's workforce!
7) Get Better Service
Local businesses often hire people who have a better understanding of the products they sell and spend more time getting to know their customers.
8) Invest In Community
Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.
9) Put Your Taxes To Good Use
Local businesses in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services. The taxes paid by local businesses help support the police, fire, and recreational services for the city you live in.
10) Buy What You Want, Not What Someone Wants You To Buy
A marketplace with many businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long term. Many companies, each selecting products based on local needs with a desire to serve local customers, guarantee a much broader range of product choices.
11) Encourage Local Prosperity
A growing body of economic research shows that entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character in an increasingly homogenized world.
Terms and Conditions for Contest Rules
The Keep-It-Local, Buy Local, Shop Local business retention and expansion (B.R.E.) programs of the Community Chamber of Commerce aim to support local businesses. Participants who join the movement will receive special announcements, community messages, local surveys, and other civic engagement communications. The Chamber will never share your information with third parties.
These rules only apply to prizes offered by the Chamber of Commerce. Prizes, giveaways, and drawings provided by vendors, merchants, sponsors, etc., are not covered by these rules.
Eligibility: Participants must be legal residents of the United States and at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees of the Community Chamber of Commerce, their immediate family members, and individuals living in the same household are not eligible to participate.
Entry Requirements: No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Participants must follow the entry instructions provided in the contest announcement.
Winner Selection and Notification: Winners will be selected based on the criteria outlined in the contest announcement. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Winners will be notified via the contact information provided at the time of entry. If a winner cannot be contacted or fails to respond within the specified time period, an alternate winner may be selected.
Prize Acceptance: By accepting a prize, winners agree to release and hold harmless the Community Chamber of Commerce, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, loss, or damage arising from or in connection with the contest or the acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize.
Publicity: By participating in the contest, participants grant the Community Chamber of Commerce the right to use their name, likeness, and entry for promotional purposes without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
General Conditions: The Community Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest if any fraud, technical failures, or other factors beyond its control impair the integrity or proper functioning of the contest. The Community Chamber of Commerce also reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process or violates these terms and conditions.
Governing Law: The contest and these terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the contest shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Arizona.
Privacy: We never share your information with third parties. The Community Chamber of Commerce keeps your information confidential and will not make your information available to any other company or organization.
BRE Program Promotional Elements: The BRE program promotional elements include business education, public engagement, social media, website, digital SMS text marketing, and email. The program is funded by the private sector, grants, and the Chamber. The Community Chamber of Commerce is not affiliated with any governmental entity.
Mobile Communications: By entering your mobile number, you agree to receive communications from the Chamber of Commerce. Your consent to receive deals and communications is not a condition of making any purchase. Message and data rates may apply.
Endorsements: The Chamber does not endorse businesses, products, or services.
Special Text Deals/Offers: Special text deals/offers are the sole responsibility of the business and may only be redeemed by individuals who have opted into the program. Deals have specific limitations: expiration dates, not redeemable for cash, not valid on previous purchases, cannot be combined with other coupons, and void if copied. Deals/Offers/Prizes are limited at the sole discretion of the business making the offer.
Changes to Terms of Use: The Chamber may change these Terms of Use at any time in its sole discretion. The modified Terms of Use will be effective immediately upon posting and, by continuing to use the Website/SMS text program, you agree to the new posted Terms of Use. You are responsible for staying informed of any changes. If you do not agree to the new posted Terms of Use, your only remedy is to discontinue use of the Website or to opt out of the program.
Contests and Drawing Guidelines: In order to qualify for our drawings, you must opt in. No purchase is required. By opting in, you agree to receive 6-10 messages per year (maximum). Contests are open to legal residents where not prohibited by law, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry and who have opted into our text marketing program.
All prize winners are required to pick up their prize at the event location, Chamber office, or a merchant’s place of business. Prizes not picked up after seven days are forfeited. No cash equivalent will be offered in substitution of the prize. Employees of the Chamber and their immediate families are not eligible to win.
The Chamber reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, delay, and/or modify the contest dates and/or method of entry at any time. Winners allow the Chamber to use their name, voice, and/or likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation. Entrants submitting images for contests allow the Chamber to use said images/photos for promotional means on its website or display in publicly accessible archives; such selections will be made at the sole discretion of the Chamber and its authorized representatives.
Odds of winning are based on the number of opt-ins. All winners will be chosen at random. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE ARE SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. The Chamber reserves the right to change or alter the official rules, the method of entry, and/or prize(s) without prior notification.
Opt-Out: If you do not wish to receive text messages or emails, please reply to your message with the word “stop” or see the unsubscribe message at the bottom of all emails.
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