Why You Should Shop Local This Holiday Season in Phoenix

There are countless reasons you should be shopping locally and supporting the small businesses in Phoenix during the holiday season. In fact, there are probably many benefits of shopping local that you never realized. Here are 6 reasons to shop locally in Phoenix!

1. The Money Spent Fuels Economic Growth in Phoenix

The money that you spend with a local small business stays in your community. It is not transferred to the account of chain in a distant city. The owner and the employees of the local small businesses will also be spending the money they receive back into our community, so Phoenix will receive at least a second income boost from the money you spent.

2. Purchases Fund Phoenix City Services and Local Schools

Phoenix’s local government and schools will also benefit from taxes paid directly and indirectly due to purchases made at local small businesses. Our local schools and government may receive funding from some of the sales tax paid on your purchase. Local income taxes paid by the owner or the employees of a local small business can help fund items such as emergency services, snow removal, and reduce the amount charged for garbage collection. Property taxes paid by the owner and the employees can fund schools and capital improvements. So, shopping at local small businesses in Phoenix can contribute to the funding of community services and local schools.

3. Phoenix Charities and Community Groups Benefit Greatly

Local small businesses in Phoenix are huge contributors to supporting other small businesses in the city. As the businesses thrive, they will give back to our community through their contributions to local charities and community groups. So, your purchases at local small businesses will also contribute to your community in these areas.

4. Preserves Uniqueness and Prevents Deterioration of Phoenix Neighborhoods

Local small businesses are more likely to open in existing storefronts instead of tearing down buildings or consuming more green space to build more boxy buildings. So supporting local small businesses preserves the character of neighborhoods and keeps them from deteriorating. Swing by a shop such as Phoenix General and get a feel for a real Phoenician vibe!

5. Find Unique Items & Goods

You are more likely to find unique items at a local small business. The owner will be stocking the store with items that don’t typically compete with the big box retailers. With shops like Bunky Boutique and Sibley’s West, you’re bound to see some amazing finds!

What’s nice about local shops is that the owners are always looking for merchandise that is based on the needs and interests of the community rather than what appeals to the widest group of the national population. So, you will find more unique items at a local small business.

6. Better Service and More Knowledgeable Employees

Small business owners and employees are typically more helpful and more knowledgeable about their products and services than you would see at large retailers. They just show more care for their customers and genuinely want to get to know you.