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5 reasons why you should Shop Local!

Posted Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 3:45 pm ET

I know I can think of way more than five reasons why you should Shop Local but I'll stick to five for today. :)

1. Protect Local Character

2. Shopping local creates more local jobs.

3. Local shops invest more in our community.

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4. Local shops value you more.

5. Shopping local keeps your dollars in your community.

Now go out and Shop Local!

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