Shop Local / Think Local
Our neighborhoods are defined by the businesses that thrive within them.
As Kingston business owners we are concerned with the oncoming economic
crisis and our ability to survive it. We ask that you please take a minute to think
about the enormous power of your consumer dollar.
You are investing in your community by
supporting the businesses that exist here.
Embrace what makes our neighborhoods
different. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are
an integral part of the distinctive character of
our community. Where we shop, where we
eat, and hang out – all of it makes this our
home. That is what brought us here and will
keep us here.
PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HOUSE IS
When you shop local, three times the revenue
Remains in your community, supporting parks,
schools and more!
For every $100. spent at a locally owned business,
$45. goes back into the community and our tax base.
For every $100. spent at a chain store, only $14.
Comes back.
Help the Environment
Independent businesses make purchases requiring less
transportation and are usually located in commercial
corridors and in-town instead of developing on the fringe.
This means less sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and
pollution.
Live Local/Give Local
Independent businesses are the largest contributors
to LOCAL charities. Non-profit organizations receive
an average of 250% more support from local businesses
owners than they do from non-locally owned businesses.
If you have a favorite store, restaurant or service
Provider, we urge you to think about continuing your support
to the best of your abilities. Please help insure that
we are all here once the dust has settled.
Thank You Very Much for taking the time to read and forward
to your friends, family and all in your email list.
This was from an ad placed in the Seattle Weekly newspaper from the
Ballard merchants
