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It keeps dollars in our economy Several studies have shown that dollars spent in local independent businesses have significantly more impact on your community that dollars spent at national chains. When shopping locally, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more community services through sales tax, invest in neighbourhood improvements and promote broad community development. |
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It fosters what makes us unique You wouldn’t want your house to look like everyone else’s in Canada. So why would you want your community to look that way? |
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It creates local jobs Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for our neighbours. |
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It helps the environment Buying from a local business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation, less packaging, and products that you know are safe and well made, because our neighbours stand behind them. |
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It nurtures our community We know you, and you know us. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains. |
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It conserves tax dollars Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money available to beautify our community. Also, spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong—right here in your community! |
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It creates more choice Local businesses pick the items to sell based on what you like and want. Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products because we buy for our own individual market. |
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It takes advantage of local expertise You are our friends and neighbours, and we have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. We’re passionate about what we do. Why not take advantage of it? |
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It promotes entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship fuels Nova Scotia's economic innovation and prosperity, and serves as a key means for families to move out of low wage jobs and into the middle class. |
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It makes us a destination The more interesting and unique we are as a community, the more we attract tourists, shoppers and others who want to visit Nova Scotia. This benefits everyone! |
