Excerpt from: Greater Phoenix trends and statistics
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| July 02, 2008 | | Artur & Joanna Real Estate Team Are Now Members of Local First AZ. | We know the importance of the local economy. It's no different then a nation. The more you export the better the economy, thus importing goods and services in general has a negative effect on the local economy. That is a generalization, but over all it rings true.
Thus, it only makes sense to support those businesses which are locally owned and operated; it's more likely that the revenue will stay here and increase the wealth of everyone in the state. Plus, buying products and using local services allows the community to better communicate within itself and thrive by mutual support.
This is the main reason that we became members of Local First Arizona.
Here is a little bit about Local First AZ.
Building A Strong CommunityLarge and small independent business owners throughout the metropolitan Phoenix area joined forces in 2003 under the name Arizona Chain Reaction, and we now represent businesses throughout Arizona. Our common goal is twofold: To educate the public about the significant sales tax revenues that fill the bank accounts of a community and state where local businesses thrive. It is sales tax revenue that creates the quality of life in our community. Secondly, local businesses create a unique atmosphere that set Arizona apart from anytown USA.
Members of Local First Arizona are your friends and your neighbors. Just like you, we pay the taxes that build the roads we travel on, the police and fire departments on which we depend, and the quality of education our children receive. We're the local business owners who call this community our home. Our Mission Statement To make the concepts of shopping locally, Local First Arizona, and the support of local business well known. To help local business owners network and develop new ways to promote their businesses. To limit government spending on corporate development and infrastructure. To help build strong communities that are vibrant and sustainable. To continue to build our relationships with the media.
And, this is more or less what we believe in. So support your local businesses and get to know the owners; from the coffee shops to services and other products, buying local can only make Phoenix stronger economically and a better place to live.
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