Buying Local: What it means to you!

Here’s some information I came across in a recent edition of Lawn and Landscape magazine. I think it’s some excellent information.
Boosting the local economy!!

Buy local. Though certainly not a new idea, supporting local businesses has received a push from a national movement of independent business owners that have formed Independent We Stand to educate their communities on the benefits of shopping at neighborhood stores. Independent We Stand is funded in part by STIHL.

The movement uses recent surveys to break down the benefits of buying from local businesses. According to the group:

If you spend $100 at an independent business, $68 returns to the local community. Spending the same amount at a national chain equates to $43 back to the community.

Small businesses create 75 percent of all new jobs and half the non-farm private gross domestic product.

Locally owned businesses reinvest in its communities economy at a 60 percent higher rate than chains and Internet retailers.

Locally owned and operated businesses provide higher-paying jobs.

Finally, more tax dollars are reinvested in the community to fund essentials such as schools, fire and police and road improvements.

“This project began as a way to inform friends and neighbors on one of the best ways to revive our economy: buy local,” says Bill Brunelle, spokesperson for Independent We Stand.

“Buying products and services from people who work and live in your town means more money goes back to your local area,” he says.

With all of that being said. "If you have the chance to buy from a local company rather than a national company the choice is obvious.

Sunrise Landscape + Design Is a local company; We care about the community and we give back in many different ways.

Joe

"Sunrise one of four companies to receive Sustainability Award Nationwide"

Sunrise Landscape + Design was one of four companies nationwide to receive a "Sustainable Company Award" from the Professional Landcare Network. We were recognized for our efforts to protect and conserve resources, reduce waste, prevent pollution, and promote an ethic of environmental Sustainability and improvement through the use of innovative products and practices.
Sunrise Landscape + Design is proud of our efforts to participate and be a leader in "Green Movement". It is our belief that sustainability benefits everyone.
Sunrise Landscape + Design has a representative on the Loudoun Chamber of Commerece's "Green Team" which oversees the Loudoun Business Challenge. The Loudoun Business Challenge which encourages, promotes and recognizes businesses in Loudoun County that use sustainability and green practices in their businesses is helping to build awareness of how sustainability can benefit the community and even improve your businesses bottom line.
Is your business, home or community making an effort to improve the environment by practicing sustainability? I would love to hear some of the examples of what you do.

Joe