Study: Groups like Think Local Umpqua make difference
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ROSEBURG, Ore. -- A recent study shows the impact certain organizations have on local economies.
The survey shows that independent businesses in communities with an active 'buy local' campaign saw revenues grow 8.6% percent in 2012.
That compares to 3.4% for businesses in places without such a push to shop from independent businesses.
Officials with Douglas County's group Think Local Umpqua say they believe the group helps to remind people of the positives of shopping local. "We have been in a recession, but I think the numbers are indicating that we are coming out of that," said Think Local Umpqua director Virginia Elandt. "Folks maybe have less of a disposable income, but when they do spend, they're spending with local businesses."
If you would like more information on Think Local Umpqua, you can visit their Web site.
we have supported this all our lives and with our businesses and you grew with our businnes
"...have a made quite a difference in the local economy."? Bad grammar or is it just me?
Every chance we can!
I try to buy local, organic produce as much as i can, but there are a lot of items that I can't find anywhere in this town so I am forced to buy elsewhere.
And / Or, American
they should have a local market that sell only local grown and made products no outside products or inported stuff. :)
Thank goodness it's working.
As much as possible!!