When we support #localshops and services, we are supporting the process of creating #localjobs.

#Food in the United States travels an average of 15,000 miles to get to your plate. #FarmtoTable

The Small Business Administration defines a #smallbusiness as an enterprise with fewer than 500 #employees. #facts

The fastest growing #sectors for small businesses in 2011 included auto repair shops, beauty salons, and dry cleaners. #growth

By shopping at the local #farmersmarket, you will eat seasonally, fresh and ripe. #seasonalfruits

Local #farmers transport their food shorter distances and generally grow with methods that minimize impact on the #environment.

Engage in your #community and feel connected to the #world around you, increasing health for body, mind and spirit.

#Localbusinesses are more likely to support local events, schools, charities and sports groups. #community

There are almost 28 million small businesses in the U.S. and are over 22 million individuals that are self-employed. #smallbizfacts

#Smallbusiness tend to do their purchasing locally, while chains usually centralize it from a head office. #B2B

Locally-owned independent restaurants return twice as much per dollar of #revenue to our #localeconomy than chain restaurants.

Small business #owners are customers too and use local services. #B2B

#Smallbusinesses donate more than twice as much per sales dollar to local non-profits, events and teams. #communityoutreach

For every $100 you spend at a #localbusiness, $68 dollars goes back to the #community.

A small business #owner is passionately and inextricably linked to the success of his or her business. #entrepreneurialspirit

#Smallbusinesses select products based on their own interests and the needs of their local customers . #shoplocal

Independent #retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales than chain competitors.#taxdollars

Lively, vibrant #neighborhood shopping streets are considered an advantage when selling a home. #realestate

Lively, vibrant #neighborhood shopping streets are considered an advantage when selling a home. #realestate ow.ly/T4TAg

Small firms in the USA are 52 percent home-based and 2 percent franchises. #entrepreneur