Local Decision-Making
Local ownership ensures that important decisions are made locally by people who live in the community and who will feel the impacts of those decisions.
Job And Wages
Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than chains do.
Keeping Dollars In The Local Economy
Compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, enriching the whole community.