(Robinson) – As you are finishing up your Christmas shopping over the next week or so, remember to shop local. According to independentwestand.org, for every $100 you spend at locally owned businesses, $68 will stay in the community. Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for our neighbors. “Independent We Stand” is a nationwide movement of independent small business owners whose mission is to inspire other small business owners to better understand and celebrate their locally owned status while educating consumers about the importance and strong economic benefits of supporting them.
