Being the ‘mom’ in my mom-and-pop cookie shop, I know how important the support of my community is. Word of mouth, literally in my case since I sell cookies, is so important to business.
I just learned about a grassroots project started earlier this year with the purpose of supporting local businesses which is vital to keeping our local economies alive.
The350project.net To summarize what they are: Imagine life without the mom-and-pop shops you love. To make sure they survive, and that you aren’t forced to shop at mega-chains only, you have to support them. Project 3/50 asks you to support three local businesses and commit to spending a total of $50 per month in locally owned stores.
When you think about it, that’s not very hard to do. Help the local small businesses near you. It keeps America moving in the right direction – strengthening our economy.
