In a culture where convenience and consumerism reign, there is a small but steady movement to emphasize the slow, handmade, and well-crafted.
Reasons to shop small:
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Many small businesses are employee-centric. Your money supports people’s livelihoods and passions directly. - Roughly 65-75% of money spent with small businesses returns economically to those communities.
- More than 65% of new jobs have been generated by small businesses since 1973
- It reduces environmental impact: many small businesses lean into localized partnerships, utilize the resources around them, and thus reduce transportation pollution.
- Small businesses often partner with locally-minded non-profits, creating economic and altruistic good in their communities.
In short, investing in small businesses supports individuals directly, enriches local and regional communities, reduces environmental impact, and creates economic prosperity.
Make a commitment to shop small this holiday season and support regional Southern makers through the Local Palate Marketplace. Shop our gift guide for curated and handcrafted goods.
