The 3/50 Project - Saving The Local Brick And Mortars

I stumbled across this today just in time for the Thanksgiving Black Friday shopping bonanza. So before you run out to hit the sales and do your holiday shopping read the story below about The 3/50 Project and how you can help to save your local brick and mortar stores that this country is built on.

The 3/50 Project promotes stronger local economies through support of independent retailers and the consumers who shop with them.

The premise is simple…frequent three independently owned brick and mortar businesses that you would miss if they disappeared. Stop in say hello and spend$50 a month on something they provide that you enjoy. The local purchases that you make are the lively hood of these small businesses.

If half the employed population spent just $50 dollars each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $42 billion in revenue. This would in turn create jobs and bolster the health of the local community you are spending these dollars in. It’s all about funneling revenue back into local business.

So while you are spreading your holiday cheer and shopping for gifts, food, etc…stop and think about where those gifts are coming from and if there is a local option. You can register with The 3/50 Project here to show our support.  There is also a great blog that the founder of The 3/50 Project moderates called AlwaysUpward that has updated info on the project.

Think local…eat local…buy local.