Small businesses need our support.

A thriving downtown and small business community is essential to the cultural and economic vitality of a region overall.

Use the arrows to explore just a few reasons why…

  • Small businesses generate 70% more local economic activity per square foot than big-box retail.

    Business Journal Daily

  • For every $100 you spend locally, $68 will stay in the community, but only $43 will remain when you spend the same amount at a commercial chain.

    The American Booksellers Association

  • Every $10 million of spending at a local business creates more than 50 jobs, whereas the same amount spent at Amazon creates less than 15 jobs.

    Forbes

  • Compared to chains and larger businesses, small businesses donate 250 percent more to local nonprofits and causes in their community.

    Score.org

  • Neighborhoods served by successful small businesses see home values increase 50 percent on average.

    Business Alliance for Local Living Communities