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The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/how-big-are-bigbox-stores/
Wal-Mart and Target are currently building "supercenters," which combine their usual array of merchandise with a full supermarket and numerous specialty services from cut flowers to eye glasses. Supercenters typically range from 180,000 to 250,000 square feet, or between 4.1 to 5.7 acres. The parking lots that surround these stores are several times the size of the store itself. Continue reading
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The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/local-purchasing-preferences/2335-2/
Note: In 2008, the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) caused the Government of Western Australia to substantially amend its Buy Local Policy to eliminate the preference for regionally produced goods over U.S. exports. Continue reading
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The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/local-purchasing-preferences/2334-2/
Wyoming provides a 5% preference for local businesses bidding on any public works or public building project and a 5% preference for any machinery, construction materials, food, or other goods produced within the state, provided they are of equal or superior quality to out-of-state goods. Continue reading
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The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/local-purchasing-preferences/2333-2/
West Virginia provides a 2.5% preference to local businesses ("resident vendors"), as well as a 2.5% preference to nonresident vendors that employee at least 100 West Virginia residents and whose workforce is comprised of at least 75% West Virginia residents. Continue reading
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Dec 10, 2008
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/local-purchasing-preferences/2332-2/
New Mexico provides a 5% preference for local businesses ("resident businesses") and local manufacturers ("resident manufacturers"). Continue reading
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The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/local-purchasing-preferences/2330-2/
Alaska provides a 5% preference for local businesses (see "Alaska bidders" below) and a 3-7% preference for products partially or entirely manufactured in the state. Continue reading
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Dec 10, 2008
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/local-purchasing-preferences/2329-2/
Ketchikan provides a 10% preference for local businesses on bids valued at up to $100,000 and a 7% preference on those between $100,000 and $200,000. No preference is awarded on contracts above that amount. Continue reading
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Dec 10, 2008
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/local-purchasing-preferences/2328-2/
Columbus grants a 5% preference to local businesses for the procurement of supplies valued at $20,000 or less, other than construction and professional services, and a 1% preference to local businesses otherwise. Continue reading
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Dec 10, 2008
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/local-purchasing-preferences/2327-2/
Albuquerque provides a 5% preference to local businesses and small businesses (under 20 employees). Continue reading
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The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/rule/formula-business-restrictions/2326-2/
At a town meeting in May 2004, residents of York, Maine, voted to amend the town’s zoning ordinance to prohibit formula restaurants. Continue reading
