Why Should We Buy Local?

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Let’s get the obvious out of the way! If you’re buying local, you aren’t going far. You’ll be saving the environment and your gas at the same time! Shopping local also helps to reduce the carbon footprint created by large companies transporting goods from the mainland and other countries.

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Local companies give more to the community than national chains do per year. Whether it’s fundraising, community service, help with events, hiring residents, or donations, they support the community! So, supporting a local business means you’re also supporting your neighbors.

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Buying local means you’re allowing your friends and neighbor's businesses to thrive. Keeping local companies alive helps the community stay strong financially. When you buy local you’re helping owners build a home and a future while keeping money in your community. You’re also bettering the tax income which benefits your public schools, emergency response workers, and any public transportation services. It’s a great investment!

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Local businesses cater to the needs of their local customers. If you buy local, you’re buying the best of the best as it applies to your personal needs and wants. Buying local gives you more options for products along with a wider price range. Big companies usually have a little something for all kinds of customers while local businesses mostly have products for their specific demographic. Local owners and employees also know how to communicate with their local customers while understanding their needs. They should, they’re locals themselves!

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​National company stores look the same no matter where you are. With local businesses, your community sticks out among the rest. The value of the community rises with local businesses as well. Go help your community be known for its unique and great companies!

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Small local businesses have the highest employer rates in the nation. If a local business can remain supported, more jobs for your friends and family can be given. Helping local businesses means you're giving business owners and employees sustainability. No corporate chain locally supports more employees than small businesses, but local companies need support from their community to keep it up. 

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You're in control of what businesses stay afloat. Yes, you get to choose the local businesses that are most important in your community by constantly supporting the vendors you love. Big box businesses don’t react to consumer changes, but you impact local business with your needs and wants. Since local companies primarily sell things that locals need, help keep them around! 

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We hope these reasons have inspired you to buy local! We Are More is grateful to be part of the city of Lahaina and we continuously look forward to bettering our community with the help of our neighbors. Join us in giving other local companies endless business and support!