Jan 11, 2015

Sue’s Views: Buy Local Message Isn’t Just for Christmas AnymoreBy Sue DieterMorrisSunTribune.com

So, the credit cards bills from the holiday shopping are starting to arrive and maybe you didn’t stick to your budget as well as you thought.

Let me ask you, how much of the total bill was spent in your hometown?

Yeah, I know, I’m a little late with the “Shop Local” message for the holidays. But that’s okay. Here’s the good news. Christmas will come again in approximately 50 weeks. And if you start practicing now, the idea of buying locally will be a habit and not an afterthought for the 2015 holiday season.

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