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Shop Local Push Spurs Mysterious CityBox

Indianapolis, IN - Two Indianapolis businesswomen are spurring shopping at local businesses and restaurants through their company that sends a mysterious box to doorsteps.Every three months, Samita Pendse starts packing boxes with items from local... more »

N.J. Bill to Encourage Shop Local Incentive Programs Deserves Support

Marlboro, NJ - It is a truth universally acknowledged that shoppers are ever in want of a bargain. And if that custom should have the side effect of strengthening the community where the shopper resides,... more »

‘Shop Local’ Mural Planned in Downtown Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AK - We’re going to have to add a new stop to our walking tour of public art in downtown Fayetteville.That’s because local artist Jason Jones is planning to paint a 50-foot-long “Shop Local”... more »

“Shop Local” Campaign Ideas for Your Small Business

With Small Business Saturday coming up again in just two months (November 29th in the United States, but there are movements in other countries as well), there has been a growing momentum over the last... more »

Rockwall Cash Mob Returns September 18

Rockwall, TX - On Thursday, September 18, Rockwall residents will once again rally together to form a mob—for a good cause.The plan is to meet at 5:30 p.m. September 18 at Oscar Delta on the... more »

‘Shop Local’ Philosophy Boosts Entire Community

Nyack, NY - We're all, by now, more than familiar with the concept of shopping local and supporting small businesses as a way of keeping the unique identities of our communities intact.But really, how much... more »

New Boutique Opening in Leetonia

Leetonia, OH - It has been more than 30 years since a store like Mimi’s Boutique has been open for business in downtown Leetonia.Owner Debra McCoy said it is a dream come true.“It has been... more »

Main Street Business on the Upswing as More are Shopping Local

Bradford, PA - Downtown Bradford no longer fits the stereotype of a decaying Main Street America.Shopping local is on the upswing, said Anita Dolan, the Main Street program manager of Bradford’s Office of Economic and... more »