Spending money at local businesses has significant benefits for the local community. For every $100 spent at a local business, $73 stays in the local economy, compared to just $43 with national chains. Local owners invest more in the community by donating more than twice as much per sale to local non-profits, events and teams. They also purchase locally, resulting in less travel and pollution. Local businesses help anchor neighborhoods and support the city and county tax base by recycling dollars back into the community and increasing local incomes.

1. FOR EVERY $100
YOU SPEND AT
A LOCAL BUSINESS
$73 STAYS IN EAU CLAIRE
(compared to $43 with national chains)
local business owners
invest in our local
communitySmall businesses donate more than
twice as much per sales dollar to local
non-profits, events, and teams, compared
to big businesses.
Locally owned businesses are more
likely to purchase local, resulting in less
travel and reduced air pollutants.
Local business anchors the neighborhood
infrastructure and supports the city
and county tax base. Dollars are recycled
back into the community, increasing the
neighborhood’s income.