Why Shop Local?

Did you know you have the power to strengthen and enrich your community?
Every time you make a purchase, you are exercising your power of choice.

Here are ten reasons why to Shop Yucaipa FIRST!

1. Shopping Local Saves You Money. Out of town stores do a good job of convincing us that all small busi­nesses equal expensive, but the evidence isn't there to back this up. If you add in travel, parking costs, fees to transport larger items home, and your time, the overall costs are often much higher.
2. Keep Dollars in Yucaipa. For every $100 spent in Yucaipa, $45 stays in the local economy. This money funds more city services, and invests in neighborhood improvement as well as promotes community devel­opment.
3. Building our Community. Local business owners are more committed to supporting the city's future than out of town businesses. Studies have found that local businesses are major contributors to charitable caus­es and are essential to non-profit organizations for annual funding. By shopping locally, you contribute to the health and well being of all our local non-profit clubs and organizations.
4. Local Jobs. Local businesses provide jobs to our local community. These people in turn, spend in the com­munity and stimulate our local economy.
5. Having More Choices. A marketplace of hundreds of local businesses helps to insure more innovation and competition, and lower prices over the long term. Local businesses businesses choosing products based on what their local customers need and desire guarantees a more diverse range of product and service choices.
6. The Personal Touch. Local businesses provide meaningful service with a personal touch. It matters to them that you are satisfied and will come back again.
7. Embrace What Makes Yucaipa Unique. Where shop, eat and hangout defines the character of our commu­nity. One of a kind businesses is what makes our community unique and a great place to live.
8. Shopping Local Retains Our Communities. People don't like losing shops and services in their communi­ty, but don't equate this to how they spend their money. Stores will only survive if customers spend locally ­so if you want a vibrant community where people can socialize as well as shop, support your local business­es.
9. Environmental Sustainability. Shopping locally reduces the amount of driving for goods and services, resulting in less air pollution and fuel consumption.
10. Local Businesses are for Everyone. Most people can get to local stores easily and this is especially impor­tant for elderly, and young people and those without transport.
    
    

EXERCISE YOUR POWER OF CHOICE and...

 

Yucaipa FIRST! is a local campaign presented by:

If you are a local Yucaipa business and want to join our campaign, please call the chamber of commerce office at 790-1841.