1. Keep Money Local—Sales taxes fund our communities and provide vital services such as police and fire protection, street repairs, and open spaces to play in.

2. Local Investment—Local businesses are less susceptible to national downturns and more likely to work harder to stay open. Decisions made by business owners are people who live in this community.

3. Locally-Made Products—Local business owners often sell local products, which helps preserve the community’s distinction and creates more jobs locally, as well.

4. Support for Nonprofits—Local businesses support good work in our community. Studies show that nonprofits receive 250 percent more support from small businesses than large ones.

5. Discover Interesting Things and People—One-of-a-kind shops and restaurants are part of what makes our community a great place to live.

6. Personal Connection—Getting to know the store owners is a great reason to shop local. I often see local business owners at our community events and fundraisers.

7. Product Knowledge—Local business owners are well informed about their products and know what they are selling and can easily adjust their inventories to include the goods and services locals want to buy.

8. Diverse Products—Local business owners choose products based on what their customers want and often carry unique items from local artists and farmers.

9. Increased Expertise—Shopping at a local store means you can get an expert opinion about the products that you’re purchasing.

10. Create Community—We are a transitory society so people don’t always have a connection with the communities where they live. New to the area? I would encourage you to ask the locals where they shop.

11. Better Service—Local business owners do what they do because they are passionate about their products and typically take more time to get to know their customers and will often go the extra mile to help you and to ensure you’re a satisfied customer.

12. Support Future Growth—Experts agree on the last reason—shopping locally is the best way to show pride in your community and help protect the businesses that make Evergreen unique.

You really do vote with your wallet, and shopping locally casts your vote for Evergreen!

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 4:30-5:30 pm

Connections and Cocktails

Location: Revival Brews

Join us for networking and holiday cheer. 

UGLY SWEATER CONTEST. Free.

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 8-9 am

Coffee & Connections

Location: Storm Glass Coffee 

Santa Breakfasts 9:30-11 am

November 30 @ Hiwan Golf Club

December 7 @ Lariat Lodge

December 14 @ The Woodcellar

December 21 @ The Wild Game