If the 391,000 households in Nova Scotia shifted 10% of their existing purchases from non-local businesses to Local Independents (locally owned and independent businesses), we would see the creation of new jobs and millions of dollars of new economic activity in Nova Scotia, all without raising taxes or spending a dime more than we planned. The elegance of the 10 percent shift right now is that it doesn’t ask people to expand their budgets and spend more. It asks people to be more conscious about where they spend what they’ve already budgeted for.

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Let's give our economy a boost! A 10% shift will do just that.

Welcome to BALLE Nova Scotia

Why is BALLE the fastest growing business movement in North America?

BALLE Nova Scotia is a dedicated group of community-minded folks, business leaders, locally-owned businesses, and concerned citizens are working together to support and promote the importance and the benefits of "getting it local." Through BALLE Nova Scotia you can connect with like-minded businesses, educate the public about local products and services, and network with others to promote sustainable local living in Nova Scotia.