You know Charles, i heard a radio ad today with a spokes lady speaking about the importance and benefits of buying locally.
It seems everyday you hear someone say i bought this in Maine or New Hampshire for half price?."Moan, moan whine and sniff".
Compare those apples!
The poor and working class buy all their stuff locally. These are the main contributors in a smaller part perhaps, but to a larger part of their incomes as compared to the "bargain hunters" that spend seemingly "nothing"to travel to support another economy in another country.
WHY?? The logic is baffling.
Ask Christa Ross, Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, she will let you know the benefits! Ask the local merchants, ask YOURSELF what is right to do.
Who wins, when you buy from your local business, who offers great service, local problem solving,and hires local folks to serve you? It seems to be a no brainer.
Local business is keen,honest, and will be there when you call them, needing service. The Grinch that stole the economy, may just perhaps be in your online account or out of country"shopping experience". I just wonder how those businesses contribute to the YMCA? Community Kitchen? Local school? Fund raiser for a community need? Raise a roof for Humanity?Help a local kid with breakfast at school? Worth giving this a serious thought? I hope so. Food for thought..many thanks to those that support local New Brunswick businesses, big or small. Tax Payer John
but paying half price for the stuff is definitely an assets for us less fortunate ...... i would love to buy local ... let them have competitive prices and i will
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