We support small business whenever we can and one small business we support is our wonderful florist near us. In fact, it is very near a large grocery store that has a floral department, but we prefer the beautiful flowers and attention to detail that we get here.
When we travel, we look for local restaurants and we buy hand made in the USA items whenever possible. It's obvious the owners appreciate the business as they go above and beyond to provide excellent products and outstanding service for us.
I know my friend Sherry of Sherry's Place buys from small businesses whenever she can, too. Do you?
All the best
Lois
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Yes, Lois, we do try to buy locally and made in the US whenever possible. The only problem here is not having a big choice of local merchants.
I ran my own business for two years before I took the job I have now. I support small business but man, it was tough.
I miss the small mom and pop hardware stores that are a thing of the past, replaced by the box chain stores. Now that was real customer service.
Those are lovely flowers and I bet they will last longer than the supermarket flowers. We also try to support our local businesses when we can also.
a good reminder, lois. thank you.
We try to buy local whenever we can.
We try to buy locally as well. The big chain stores have run so many other individuals out of business.
I absolutely agree with you and I am always trying to do the same.
Supporting local businesses is so important! Thanks for bringing attention to this!
Beautiful bouquet! We do prefer to buy locally at small businesses here whenever we can, although because of our location sometimes it's impossible to find some things locally. I also feel like the big chain stores with a store in Fairbanks benefit our local community because of the many jobs they create. Because of increased transportation costs and utility costs here I appreciate having a company that is willing to make a commitment to maintain a storefront in Fairbanks.
I bet she loved them! It sure is a beautiful flower arrangement.
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