Big thanks to Virtu and all the wonderful independent brick and mortars who helped get The 3/50 Project on the radar at Chicago’s Channel 7 (ABC). I love the comment about the domino effect—buying local keeps them going round and round locally, instead of heading out of town. Well put.
I did find it, um…interesting…that the big box and chain response was that their charitable giving isn’t considered in the data regarding how much revenue returns to the community. It is. That’s included in “other business expenditures.” Big boxes and national chains may donate to the national non-profit offices, but rarely (if ever) are their checks made out to non-profits based in the local community; if they are, the amounts are a pittance compared to what they send out of state. Again, the money leaves town….
Here’s to keeping the dollars local. All of ‘em.
As a side note: Sorry the blog’s been static lately. Was in Asia for two weeks, and now in Nebraska for my niece/Goddaughter’s high school graduation. Back in the office tomorrow, then off to the National Stationery Show in New York this weekend. Thanks for patiently awaiting my return.
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