The 350 Project has a simple goal: motivate consumers to spend $50.00 {total} in three local retailers every month. That's it. If just half of the employed U.S. population spent $50.00 each month in independently owned businesses, their purchases would generate more than 42.6 Billion in revenue. Imagine the positive impact if 3/4 of the employed population did that. Founder Cinda Baxter has this to say: “Most consumers don't realize that so much more revenue stays in the community when they buy locally," says Baxter.
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What 3 independant locally owned businesses would you miss if they disappeared? Stop in. Say hello. Pick up something that brings you a smile. Your purchases are what keeps those business around.
For every $100 spent in locally owned independant stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and NOTHING comes home.
Pick 3. Spend $50. Save your local economy.
We hope Pout is one of your three! :)
Kris
2 comments:
This sound like an awesome project. I'm inspired to go spend my $50!
You should put your post as an add on the radio, Kris. You're so good at this!
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