Benefits of shopping locally

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – One of the simplest ways you can support small businesses is by shopping and eating locally.

Non-profit group Local First Lexington says supporting businesses in your hometown benefits everyone.  It helps make neighborhoods better by keeping more tax dollars in the community, which helps support schools, services, and improvements. Local First Lexington says seeking out unique places to eat, shop, and have fun makes the place you live feel like home.  Local purchases require less transportation, which is good for the environment.  Also, small business owners can select products based on actual customer needs instead of trends that corporations often rely on – meaning you can have better choices and better customer service.

To learn more about shopping locally, visit Local First Lexington, The Institute for Local Self Reliance, and the Kentucky Proud website.