Smaller, local businesses give back to the community not only in terms of tax dollars but also in providing support to community groups. Research shows that for every $1 spent at local businesses, 45¢ is reinvested locally. Non-local purchases keep, at most, 15¢ in the local community.
If we’re really serious about #buildingbackbetter post COVID-19 to ensure stronger and healthier communities, we all need to think more, and get better about, buying and investing locally. Here's a great example of how one community is creating an opportunity to show what they can do by putting their money where they live, work, and play.