More Economic Validation

Whoa!

Check out this new study from the good folks at Western Michigan Local First and Civic Economics.  Building on the studies done in Andersonville, showing that 25% more money stays in the community if one chooses a locally owned business, Civic Economics found found that if the 600,000 people in the community shifted ONLY 10% of their purchases to local:

• 1600 jobs would be created
• There would be $137 Million in new economic activity
• There would be $50 Million in new wages earned

Think about the power you have in your back pocket or purse…and this is only 10%!!!  You can find the Executive Summary and Full Study here.  Stay tuned for some exciting developments on this front.  We are mobilizing and you will be hearing more on this soon.

Shop Local Week is here!

December 1st – 7th is Shop Local Week

Check out the press release on the BALLE website: http://www.livingeconomies.org/aboutus/announcements-and-breaking-news/shop-local-week-is-the-first-week-of-december

Remember to try to buy gifts at local businesses this year. They need our support and offer unique and high quality items.  If you’re looking for great gift spots in Somerville, try Blue Cloud Gallery and Grand.

Keep it Local. Keep it Fresh.
JG