Creates a sense of "closeness" and personability with local business
Usually you can get to know the owners of local business within your area. Creating a stronger sense of community can make all the difference in your area by improving communication, safety, and the overall lifestyle in your neighborhood, town, or city.
Allows money to re-circulate within the area
A large portion of the money you spend at a small/local business will oftentimes be redistributed within your community. Many local business will spend their own money at other local businesses and also donate to local charities, schools, etc.
Creates economic growth within your community
Circulating money within your own community serves your local area and allows for an increase of opportunity, jobs, and overall growth
Creates access to a wide range of diverse products and people
Find unique products that oftentimes aren't mass produced. This gives you access to authentic and carefully made items.
Green and eco-friendly
As previously mentioned, items are oftentimes not being massed produced which saves on material, energy, and avoids excess waste. Most items in local businesses may travel a much shorter distance from where they are made to your home. This is a great way to reduce the carbon footprint.
Local businesses we love: (Louisiana, Texas, & Colorado)
Benny's Supermarket - Opelousas, LA
Address 806 S Union St #6030, Opelousas, LA 70570
BLCK MARKET - Houston, TX
Instagram: blckmarkethouston
Address: 3816 Caroline St Houston, TX, TX 77004
Drug Emporium - Lafayette, LA
505 Bertrand Dr. Lafayette, LA
H-E-B - Houston, TX
Janise's Supermarket - Sunset, LA
147 Oak Tree Park Dr. Sunset, LA
Jockey Lot - Lafayette, LA
Address: 3011 NW Evangeline Throughway, Lafayette, LA 70507
Magnolia Sugar & Spice Praline Kitchen and Hot Sauce Bar - New Orleans, LA
