Independent Businesses Deliver Bigger Economic Benefit, Study Finds
Choosing a locally owned business generates almost four times as much economic benefit for the surrounding community as shopping at a chain, a new study has concluded. … Read More
Locally Owned vs. Chain: The Local Premium
The added economic benefit of local stores has been dubbed the “local premium.” This one-page fact sheet explains it. … Read More
The Economic Impact of Locally Owned Businesses vs. Chains: A Case Study in Midcoast Maine
Three times as much money stays in the local economy when you buy goods and services from locally owned businesses instead of large chain stores, according to this analysis, which tracked the revenue and expenditures of eight locally owned businesses in Midcoast Maine and compared their economic impact with that of a large big-box retailer. … Read More