LOCAL IS THE WAY Because… • We depend on each other to thrive • We all contribute to the future of this community, this place, and the local economy • Our quality of life, community, and environment is the ultimate source of wealth • This quality of life requires investment, creativity and renewal Our Vision: Local First envisions a thriving, self-reliant and resilient community committed to supporting locally-owned independent businesses and organizations. Local First aims to be the representative voice for our members in a larger community discussion about our local economy. Just a few examples of how a strong, self-reliant local economy benefits everyone… WE ARE A NON-PROFIT BUSINESS ALLIANCE COMPRISED OF 220 LOCALLY-OWNED, INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES IN LA PLATA COUNTY AND QUICKLY GROWING! OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS AS WE WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD AN ECONOMY THAT VALUES PEOPLE the PLANET and PROSPERITY for EVERYONE. ü JOBS 2 to 3 times more local jobs are created when spending is directed to independent businesses instead of chains. ü TAXES Since they tend toward more efficient land use and more central locations, independent local businesses put less demand on our roads, sewers, and safety services. That means they help keeps taxes lower. ü ECONOMIC RETURN Each dollar you spend at independent businesses returns 3 times more money to your local economy than one spent at a chain (hundreds of times more than buying from an online mega-retailer). ü HEALTH Counties with a greater proportion of small businesses have been shown to have a healthier population.
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