Reasons to shop locally:
- Shopping local creates jobs- and those hired in turn spend in the local economy.
- Local independent shops invest more in their communities- supporting our local schools, charities and local events.
- Local shops sell great products at affordable prices. We are able to carry small unique companies that big box stores can't or don't.
- Shopping locally saves YOU time and money- less driving means less gas and less wear and tear on the car.
- Shopping locally retains your community. Don't you hate it when there is a Starbucks on every corner! It is so much more fun to mix it up and have variety!
- Shopping locally retains distinctiveness of your town. Don't we want Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel (and all the other local communities) to be though of as unique, fun and a great places to wonder through unique little shops?! It would become just chain store after chain store if we did not have customers who felt the need to support the local stores
- Shopping locally saves the environment. Often times local shops stock local brands that require less transportation, less packaging and therefore, less pollution
- Local shops are for everyone. The kids can walk to them, you can ride your bike to them, etc.
- Local shops value YOU more. You often receive better customer service and a better product because local business strive to obtain a good reputation- and keep it! You are often assisted by the owner of a local business, whose livelihood depends on YOU.
- Shopping local saves services. Private and public sector serves cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks, restaurants, etc
Just in case you needed a reminder to keep it local! :0) We are blessed to have so many local stores to choose from here in South Orange County. We hope that you will continue to keep in mind that shopping local helps us and it helps you too! Thank you for supporting our local business.
