“Shop Concord Indies First!” Starts Nov. 20
The Concord Independent Business Alliance (“Concord Indies”) is urging the citizens of Concord to “unchain” themselves through the Holiday Shopping season with the kick-off on Saturday Nov. 20.
Support your favorite Concord Indie business first before turning to the web or going to the mall. Almost all of your gift giving needs and decorating items can be found right here in Concord. Shop Concord Indies First! is a part of America Unchained!, a national campaign of the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA).
“The Concord Indies aims to reach every citizen to support our predominantly Indie-based local economy, and to demonstrate that their personal spending decisions affect the whole community, both now and for the future,” said Marie Foley, Indies president and manager of Concord Hand Designs on Main Street in Concord Center.
“We think one of the best ways to preserve our local economy and the unique character of our villages is to frequent them, and frequent them in force,” says Debbie Bier, Indies vice president and director of Caring Companion Connections, a Concord-based home care agency. “Studies show that for every $100 spent at a chain, $13 circulates back through the community. For every $100 spent at a local Indie business, $45 circulates back through the community. Our wonderful Indie businesses will remain only as long as we all help keep them viable. Otherwise, we’ll see Concord become ‘chained’ like other nearby towns, where fewer and fewer local businesses now operate.”
“Independent businesses pay local employees, use the goods and services of other local independent businesses and give back to community institutions far more than chains.” said AIBA Director Jennifer Rockne.
