… to shop at locally owned businesses in Carrboro

1. You kept dollars in our local economy.

For every $100 you spend at a locally owned business, $68 stays in our community. Spend that same $100 spent at a chain store and only $43 stays local.

2. You embraced Carrboro’s distinctive character.

One-of-a-kind businesses are a big part of our town’s distinctive character.

3. You supported local job creation.

Local businesses are the largest employer nationally, and create more and high-paying jobs in our community.

4. You helped the environment.

Shopping closer to home and buying local products conserves energy and resources in the form of fuel and packaging.

5. You nurtured our community.

Many of Carrboro’s local businesses donate dollars, time and other resources to our local government, schools, churches and other non-profit agencies. These organizations receive an average 350% more support from local business than from non-local businesses.

6. You conserved tax dollars.

Buying local instead of online or outside the County ensures that sales taxes are reinvested locally.

7. You created more choice for consumers.

Supporting locally owned businesses sustains a variety of offerings catering to many different tastes.

8. You took advantage of local expertise.

Customer service is better in local businesses because they are owned by people who know our community, are less likely to leave it, and are more invested your satisfaction and success.

9. You supported local entrepreneurs.

Carrboro’s entrepreneurial ventures are engines for job growth, and the foundation of a strong, diversified and sustainable economy.

10. You contributed to Carrboro’s reputation as a destination.

Our unique destinations like the Farmer’s Market and Cat’s Cradle depend on your support.

Prepared by Town of Carrboro’s Local Living Economy Task Force