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Top Ten Reasons to Buy Local
As stated by INDIEBOUND.org

 1. Money spent with local businesses stays in the community.

 2. Small businesses create more new jobs.

 3. Local businesses give the community its unique character.

 4. Small business owners invest more in the community.

 5. Local merchants provide better customer service.

 6. Small businesses increase competition and provide more choices.

 7. Locally owned businesses leave smaller carbon footprints.

 8. Locally owned businesses use relatively fewer public services and less 
      infrastructure.

 9. Entrepreneurs and young leaders settle in communities that support local 
      businesses.

10. Small businesses gives more of their proceeds to local charities.

And the list goes on and on. 
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