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Year: 2008 Jul. 21, 2008 Communities Celebrate Independents WeekA Buy Local parade float, a Go Local challenge, and a Declaration of Independents were just a few of the ways more than 40 local business alliances celebrated Independents Week and triggered a flood of media coverage for the cause. Jun. 19, 2008 Sharp Rise in Shopping Center VacanciesThe number of shuttered box stores and empty strip malls has expanded dramatically over the last six months, according to data compiled by commercial real estate brokers and investment advisors. And the situation is likely to get much worse. Jun. 11, 2008 Seacoast Local Urges Residents to "Think Local First"This Portsmouth-based local business network is not only changing people's shopping habits, but boosting their involvement in a wide range of community organizations and causes. Apr. 11, 2008 New York Requires Amazon.com to Collect Sales TaxIn a move that will help level the playing field for independent businesses, New York lawmakers adopted a policy this week requiring Amazon.com and other online retailers to collect state and local sales taxes. Mar. 6, 2008 More States Close Tax Loophole that Gives Chains an EdgeFor years, chain retailers have exploited a loophole present in the tax laws of about half the states to escape paying billions of dollars in state income taxes. Efforts to close these loopholes have faced an uphill struggle, but the momentum may finally be shifting. Feb. 21, 2008 Gift Cards that Keep on GivingSoaring gift card sales have been a boon to chain retailers. By developing joint gift cards, independent businesses are beginning to redirect some of this spending to the local economy. Feb. 5, 2008 Favoring Local Businesses in Government Purchasing has Economic Benefits, Study FindsUsing local independent suppliers for state contracts results in three times the economic benefit of bids fulfilled through national chains, according to an Arizona study. The findings are fueling support for a bill that would give a purchasing preference to local businesses. Jan. 23, 2008 Survey Finds "Buy Local" Campaigns Boosted Holiday Spending at Independent StoresIndependent retailers in cities with active "Buy Local" campaigns reported much larger increases in holiday sales on average than those in cities without such campaigns. Copyright 1999-2007 - Institute for Local Self-Reliance The New Rules Project - http://www.newrules.org/ |
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