Why Shop Locally?

City of Sargent is not the only one who feels you should shop locally. Many other people in different states, towns, communities feel the same way. They have campaigns and information that helps the consumer show where their dollar is going and what it does for their community. Big things happen when you shop locally... click on tabs below and read on to see for yourself!

The Power of Choice

"Every time you make a purchase, you're exercising power of choice.
The choice is yours.
You have the power to strengthen and enrich your community."
Source: Local First Arizona( Why Shop Locally?)

Where does my money go when I shop locally?

"A locally owned independent business returns approximately 80% of each dollar spent back to the community. Local, independent businesses assist the community through a “multiplier effect”: one dollar spent at a locally owned business will return five times that amount within the community through city taxes, employees’ wages, and purchase of materials and supplies at other independent businesses. In addition, these businesses will turn that dollar back into the community through school funding, social services, and contributions to local non-profit organizations.
Chains and franchises contribute roughly 40% and at times as little as 20% of the store’s sales back into the community through employee wages, sales taxes, and property taxes. Frequently, a chain store's location is owned by the larger non local company, and the business is given tax breaks by the city in order for shareholder profits to remain high. Locally owned independent businesses do not receive such benefits and thus contribute a far greater proportion of revenues to local taxes."
Source: Boulder Independent Business Alliance (Benefits for Business)

The Power to Shape our Town

"Your patronage of the locally owned independent
businesses does big things for Sargent, Nebraska
from impacting the local economy, to enhancing
its character and appeal.

As consumers we have the power to shape our town!

Every time we open our wallets to a business,we are saying,
“I like what you do! Keep doing it.”
When we shop local, we are saying YES
to a strong, vibrant local economy that translates
into a unique and interesting town."
Source: Sechelt Chamber of Commerce (Shop Local)

 

Thank you for shopping locally! You’ve just made a difference.

SARGENT CITY OFFICE

106 N. 2ND STREET
SARGENT, NE 68874

PHONE: (308) 527-4200
FAX: (308) 527-3745

OFFICE HOURS:
8 AM TO NOON
1 PM TO 5 PM
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