During these challenging economic times, many of us are changing our spending habits - and one thing you can do to help our community is to "buy local." It sounds simple, but have you ever stopped to think about what it really means:

• Every dollar you spend locally keeps area companies strong, meaning fewer of them will go out of business.
• Also, it keeps your hard earned dollars circulating here at home - which benefits local cities and schools.

So the next time you think about making a purchase, consider where your money goes and how it can make a difference here at home if you "buy local."

Check out the Chamber of Commerce links to the right to find a local business near you, and check back here for our monthly business spotlight that will be starting soon.

Thank you for supporting the Buy Local mission. Together we can make a difference!