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The 3/50 Project, how to support your local economy

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The 3/50 Project


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Think about which three independently-owned business you'd miss most if they were gone. Stop in and say hello. Your contribution is what keeps those businesses around.

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If just half the employed U.S. population spent $50 each month in independently-owed businesses, their purchase would generate more that $42.6 billion in revenue. Can you imagine what 3/4 of the employed population could do?

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For every $100 spent in independently-owned store, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home.

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The number of people it takes to start the trend......you.


Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 19:04  
Sustainable Belltown is proud to be sponsored by Sustainable Seattle
Sustainable Belltown is proud to be sponsored by Sustainable Seattle