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The Think Local Buy Local message has been a consistent message for a number of years and never been more relevant. Your shopping decisions count!
What is Shopping Local?
Imagine you’re a shopping hero—yes, you! When you choose to buy your produce, clothes, or everyday goodies from a local shop instead of a big, faraway retailer, you’re putting on your cape and making the community stronger.
Did you know...?
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Small businesses play a pivotal role in the Australian economy, contributing approximately 42% of private-sector employment and adding one-third of gross value. Accounting for 97.5% of all businesses, roughly 2.5 million, they generate $500 billion of economic activity, constituting one-third of Australia's GDP.
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For every $1 you spend at a local small business, it’s like sprinkling $4 worth of magic dust back into the local economy.
Why is it SO important to support small businesses?
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Help Your Community Grow: When you shop local, you’re keeping the money close to home, which helps local jobs, fun services, and places we love!
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Build a Happier Place: Those cozy little bookshops, cafés with yummy treats, and artsy craft stores? They often host fun events, clubs, and activities for everyone in the neighbourhood. But without support, they can disappear. So, your purchases help keep those special places alive!
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Reduce carbon emissions – what it means to you: save travel expenses
Next time you shop, remember: you’re not just buying something. You’re making your Community a little bit brighter and stronger.
Think Local and Buy Local In Whitehorse
There are many ways to be involved and finding out more about Think Local Buy Local, whether it is getting to know your retail precincts or business owners in your retail precinct through Face of Your Place.
