Ten Good Reasons To Shop Local

1 Employment - Local business employs people just like you.

2 Taxes - Part of what you spend locally supports schools and hospitals.

3 Quality - Local business cares about reputation and work to improve it.

4 Service - Good customer service means return business.

5 Selection - You create demand and local merchants can fill that.

6 Economic Development - Keep dollars in Renfrew County and they will be used five times.

7 Time - Time is precious so a visit to an area business is not wasted.

8 Community Support - Local business supports area sports and cultural events.

9 Environment - Less time on the road means fewer gas emissions.

10 Way of Life - Preserve our rural way of life by keeping your business here.