buying locally….

some information from David Brown’s (NTHP VP) blog: HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO SPEND YOUR DOLLAR LOCALLY? 60 cents out of every dollar you spend comes back into our community ~ That’s $60 out of every $100! Strengthens the local economy through taxes ~Downtown restaurants generate 60% of the City meals tax! Downtown hotels generate 48% of the City lodging tax! Creates jobs ~ Over 1800 people work downtown Circulates your dollars throughout the business community ~ Independents support each other by purchasing services and products for their businesses; 80% goes back into the community! Promotes freedom of choice ~ Merchandise buying decisions based on the wants and needs of local customers, adding diversity to shopping options! Protects our own unique culture and history ~ Preserves & recycles existing architecture for future generations! Supports local non-profits ~ Independents donate 350% more to non-profits than national chains!