Article by Frank J. Kenny As we run shop local campaigns, we often pitch the idea that any amount helps. Customers may wonder if that is true. Can ten dollars spent at a local store really have that large of an impact on the community? What’s the difference buying something on Amazon or a big box store, rather than a local one? But the impact is sizable. It’s estimated that over $9.3 billion would be returned to our US economy if every family spent just $10 a month at a local business. … [Read more...]