Make A Difference Immediately

May 19, 2009 by David Eggleton

In these messages, I've put a lot of emphasis on what we can arrange for ourselves over an extended period of time.  I've said the sooner we begin the more we'll have in place and the more know-how we'll have if/when normal goes away and doesn't come back.
 
What I've neglected to state is that purchasing from locally owned businesses (LOBs) is good for our area right now.  Studies show that dollars paid to LOBs stay in an area longer, and do more good, before they depart in exchange for something we need or want but don't produce.
 
There are more reasons to honor LOBs.  Let our Cambridge cousins explain:  http://www.cambridgelocalfirst.org/clf15/about-us/top-10-reasons-to-think-local  That city's Local First campaign is one of many in the nation.