Today is #CyberMonday. From amiba.net: "You love buying local, but the next thing you know … CLICK, you purchased that blender online from a business far from your community. It’s so easy! And your one purchase won’t really make a difference… or will it? Independent retailers return, on average, $53 of every $100 spent at their business back to your local economy. This money recirculates through your community, boosting job growth, charitable giving, and civic engagement. While national chain stores return $14 of every $100 spent, for Amazon, the money returned to the local economy (called the multiplier effect) is close to zero." Most local, independent businesses are online, too. If you can make your purchases from them - either in person or online - you are contributing to the multiplier effect. Check out our 2023 Holiday E-Catalog with products and services from small, local, and independent businesses and independent sales reps. https://lnkd.in/eiJUxw46 #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindependent #shopindielocal
