Another "must have" from artist Rodney White

Another "must have" from artist Rodney White
Life is always in Progress

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

The 3/50 Project!

OK, it has been too long since I posted and I am sorry. I have been busy with work, family, tons of Luke's baseball and friends. All is well here at The Golden Pear. Just wanted to post this awesome article!
SAVING THE BRICK AND MORTARS OUR NATION IS BUILT ON

3 What three independently owned businesses would you miss if they disappeared? Stop in. Say hello. Pick up something that brings a smile. Your purchases are what keeps those businesses around.

50 If half the employed population spend $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than 42.6 billion in revenue. Imagine the positive impact if 3/4 the employed population did that.

68 For every $100 spend in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home.

1 The number of people it takes to start the trend...you.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I just read this on another blog today. I think it is great...I hadn't seen it before, but had heard something about it.
Your store looks great, I'll have to come in!

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