The local economy is the money that directly affects us, that pays our wages and that of our neighbors. It pays for our local schools, roads and infrastructure. It’s the money that allows local businesses to produce goods and services. The more money we can keep circulating in the local economy the better our quality of life. Facts and figures can be hard to visualize. The info-graphic below does a good job.
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Why Buying Local is Worth Every Cent Infographic by CustomMade