Top 5 Reasons to Buy Local in Binghamton
'Tis the season to go shopping! How you do it, could actually make for a very Merry Christmas for your community. Sometimes we forget the impact that buying from a local business can have.
Saturday is "Small Business Saturday", a chance to support local merchants while enjoying sales too. Here's why you should go and continue to all season long.
Townsquare Media 1Helping Your Local Economy
When you buy from a local business, the money goes right back into our community. It's pretty simple really. The company isn't based outside of the area, so more taxes are paid here by them.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images 2Jobs!
When we buy local, the local businesses are more successful and that leads to more jobs.
Sandra Mu/Getty Images 3Discovering New and Interesting Shops
The Southern Tier is packed with unique stores. Just down the street from the station is a cool little place that sells wind chimes and other things. These one of a kind shops help shape our community character and you get to think outside the box for gifts.
Hemera 4Local Investment
When you invest in a local merchant by shopping with them, they, in turn do the same in our community. Whether it's expanding, hiring or supporting local charities. It's a great way to build our home.
China Photos/Getty Images 5Personal Connection
There is no better feeling than being acknowledged by someone you buy from. They learn your needs and you can count on them in a way you can't with a national chain. I walked up to a local grocery store owner and asked about them carrying a certain product. By the next trip, the product was on the shelf!
