​​- $68 of every $100 spent at a local business stays in the community compared to just $43 when spent at a non-local business. (Source: Civic Economics) ​- Local businesses generate 70% more local economic activity per square foot than big box retail chains. (Source: Independent We Stand) ​- For every dollar spent at a local business, 50x more money is reinvested in the local economy. ​- Local businesses create two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. annually. (Source: Small Business Administration) ​- Small businesses employ 47.1% of the U.S. workforce, playing a critical role in job stability and community development. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau) ​- 68% of local business owners donate to community causes, compared to only 5% of large corporations. (Source: Civic Economics) ​- Communities with more locally-owned businesses tend to have higher incomes, lower unemployment rates, and stronger social ties.