Today is Small Business Saturday and we focus, once again, on buying local. We do this to support our neighbors, community, and local economy. Buying from a locally-owned business contributes to the overall health of our community. Locally handcrafted products provide unique gifts and support local creatives. Buying local reduces the carbon footprint associated with transport and packaging. It creates local jobs, preserves local traditions, and reinforces cultural heritage. Local businesses are the backbone of our schools, non-profits, roads, public safety systems, parks, and more.
So today, as you are thinking about what to get your favorite architect, think about these favorite local small business shops owned by our neighbors and friends.
- Wistful Willows Boutique
- Parentheses Books
- Justin Poole Paintings
- Noemi Salome
- Heartworn Vintage
- Paradox
- Joey Truxell Art
- Tiller Strings
- Butterfly and the Storm
- Rocktown Urban woods
- Tony DiStefano Art
- Lady Jane
- Ten Thousand Villages
- Sole Focus Running
By making a conscious effort to buy from locally-owned small businesses, you can help create a more sustainable, equitable, and thriving community.