Because minor changes can make a major impact. 

Collectively, Northeast Ohioans have the ability to make a difference in the region through their purchasing habits by looking to locally owned businesses for their everyday shopping needs and services.  You can make a major difference in the Northeast Ohio economy!

Some of the ways you can positively impact the local economy include:

• Making more of your everyday purchases from locally owned and independently operated businesses
• Giving to local charities
• Buying fresh food
• Using local health care
• Finding local entertainment/restaurants
  
  
  

Here are some of the top reasons to buy local.

1. KEEP DOLLARS IN NEO'S ECONOMY

For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 stays in the local economy, creating jobs and expanding the region's tax base. 

2. EMBRACE WHAT MAKES NEO DIFFERENT

One-of-a-kind, independent businesses are an integral part of what makes Northeast Ohio a great place to live.

3. FOSTER LOCAL JOB CREATION

Studies show that locally owned businesses create more jobs locally.

4. BENEFIT FROM LOCAL OWNERS' EXPERTISE

Local business owners and employees often possess a high level of expertise and a passion for the products they sell.

5. CONSERVE YOUR TAX DOLLARS

Small neighborhood and downtown businesses require less public infrastructure and make more efficient use of city services.

6. HAVE MORE CHOICES

A marketplace of thousands of small businesses helps to ensure more innovation, competition, and lower prices over the long term. 

7. NURTURE COMMUNITY

Independent businesses are owned by people who live in this community and are committed to investing in Northeast Ohio' future.

8. PRESERVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurship fuels America's economic innovation and prosperity.

9. ENSURE THAT NORTHEAST OHIO STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD

In an increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character are more likely to attract entrepreneurs and new investment. 

10. PRIDE

Our homegrown enterprises are a great source of pride for the region.

11. COMMUNITY LIFEBOOD

Independent, locally owned businesses are the lifeblood of our community. 

12. GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY

Shopping locally means getting more for our money, especially in terms of customer service. 

13. INSPIRATION TO OUR YOUTH

The success of locally owned, independent businesses provides real-life inspiration to our young people.