Buy and Shop Local This Week for the Holiday Season
December 8—14 is Buy Local Week in Phoenix … we can be our own economic stimulus!

ASBA partners with Arizona Local First to promote this worthy initiative. As a citywide initiative, Mayor Gordon has proclaimed this week as a buy local week to encourage people to shop locally. Did you know that for every hundred dollars spent with a local retailer or restaurant, $42 remains in the community? For the same hundred dollars spent with a national chain only $13 remains in the community. Buying locally is healthier for the economy, for our environment and diversity. This is an important time to show your pride with local businesses and let them know you care about their sustainability. Small and Local business is the backbone of our economy. Local First, Arizona Executive Director, Kimber Lanning reminds people that they will be surprised at the cost to shop locally  … “it is often comparable or less.”

For more information visit http://www.localfirstaz.com/