WHY SHOP LOCAL?

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SLR Articles and News
Help for Haiti — Jan 21, 2010

 Sponsored by Beleza in Cameron Village. Donate for relief efforts in Haiti on Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23.

With most airport spending going out of state, some ask … shouldn't we buy local? — Dec 16, 2009

"An examination of the spending on Raleigh-Durham International Airport's Terminal 2 shows that more than 95 percent of the nearly $560 million contracts awarded so far went to firms based outside the state of North Carolina.."

TOP 10 Reasons
to Shop Local

  1. Buy local to support yourself

  2. Keep our community unique

  3. Be eco-friendly

  4. Create more jobs

  5. Get better service

  6. Put your taxes to good use

  7. Invest in the community

  8. Support community groups

  9. Promote competition and diversity

  10. Encourage future investment