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8 Reasons to Shop Local for the Holidays

November 23, 2018 By Lisa Sharp 3 Comments

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Christmas will be here soon and that means a lot of shopping. When you shop local you give back to your community while buying your Christmas gifts.

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The holidays are fast approaching. There is so much to do, including gifts to buy. This holiday season you can help support your community by shopping locally. Here are eight reasons why it’s important to shop locally.

Reasons to Shop Locally for the Holidays

  • Create Jobs – “If every American spent $64 on something made in America, we could create 200,000 jobs right now.” [source]
  • Keep Money Local – Sales taxes help fund vital services in our communities. Also, local businesses are also more likely to spend money locally, keeping more money in the community.
  • Creates a Diverse Community –  Shopping locally encourages people to businesses that are unique and an alternative to chain stores.
  • Better for the Environment – Many locally owned businesses also offer local products which require far less transportation.
  • Better Customer Service – Local business owners are passionate about their businesses and connected to the community. This often contributes to better and more personal customer service.
  • Helps Your Community Grow – Keeping tax dollars in your community and creating demand will help encourage new businesses and help your city grow.
  • More Support for Nonprofits – Studies show that nonprofits receive 250 percent more support from small businesses than larger businesses.
  • Connect with your Community – Shopping locally helps you connect with people in your community and learn about more things going on around you.

Encourage your friends and family to shop locally this year by sharing this post and this graphic.

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Consider supporting Small Business Saturday instead of Black Friday this year as well. It’s a great way to save money while supporting local businesses. It also gives you more time with family for Thanksgiving before going out shopping.

More Eco-Friendly Christmas Tips

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  • Homemade Christmas Gift Guide
  • Shop Oklahoma Gift Guide
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Lisa Sharp is the founder of Green Oklahoma. She is passionate about the environment and improving Oklahoma for future generations. She also writes on her personal blog Retro Housewife Goes Green.
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  1. Lindsay

    November 10, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    I just took the Made in the USA Challenge pledge and hope to buy as many of my holiday gifts Made in the USA as possible. I agree it’s so important for our country and economy, we’re too comfortable with cheap goods made abroad.

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  2. Lori Popkewitz Alper

    November 10, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Thanks for the reminder as I’m about to begin the holiday craziness. Buying local is so important- and such a wonderful way to find a unique gift.

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  3. Green Bean

    November 10, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Thank you for this! So important to support local business.

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