The Horizon

Buying local saves on costs, improves health

IUS Horizon September 26, 2011
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.
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