You’ll need to visit the website to see all the other participating businesses (this is just the header from their site), but we are passionately participating!

TOP TEN REASONS TO BUY LOCAL

1. Buy Local Support our OWN economy. Money spent at local, independent businesses stays local and circulates through our community.
2. Support community groups Locally owned businesses give back at much higher rates than big biz.
3. Keep our community unique Local businesses reflect local culture, flavor, and interests
4. Reduce environmental impact Local sourcing means goods and supplies usually travel shorter distances
5. Create more good jobs Small businesses are the largest private employer nationally.
6. Get better service Local businesses are more knowledgeable about their products and take time to know their customers.
7. Invest in community Local businesses are owned by people with a stake in the community’s future and well-being.
8. Put your taxes to good use Local businesses make more efficient use of public services than big biz.
9. Buy what YOU want, not what someone wants you to buy Local businesses are free to choose and stock products that their customers ask for.
10. Encourage local prosperity Entrepreneurs and skilled workers tend to invest and settle in communities with distinctive character.

Stop by the Jewelbox on Ithaca’s Waterfront to get your card stamped.

No purchase necessary… we just encourage you to shop locally this season, and for all seasons to come.