By: Anessa Gilbert
All photos were taken by Anessa Gilbert and are placed above each shop description.
I've lived in quite a few places in Indiana. I have also visited many cities. But for my admission...
Nestled on the corner of Bank and Market Street in downtown New Albany, dozens of vendors and farmers offer their fresh produce, organic meats and—at the stand belonging to local farmers Steve and Jane...
For every dollar spent, 68 cents goes back into the community when a customer makes a purchase at a local business.
When a customer makes a purchase at a national chain, however, 43 cents of every dollar goes back into the community.
Money spent at local businesses circulates within the community and pumps money into school systems, social organizations and public parks.
