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10 great reasons to shop locally on Bainbridge During the month of May, we invite you to come sample why buying and thinking local makes a difference on Bainbridge Island! Find out how keeping your dollars local means more than just feeling good.

1. Keep dollars in our economy
   For every $100 spent at Bainbridge businesses, $68 stays in our community. Bainbridge Island economy loses $25 for each $100 spent elsewhere.
2. Embrace what makes us unique
   You like your home to look and feel unique. Buy local and support the businesses that make our local community unique!
3. Help create local jobs
   Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.
4. Help the environment
   Buying from a local business conserves energy and resources. When you shop local, you save on fuel, packaging, and transportation.
5. Nurture community
   Our shop owners are our neighbors! Studies show that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains.
6. Conserve your tax dollars
   Spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong—right here in your community.
7. Create more choices
   Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products, because we buy for our own individual market.
8. Take advantage of our expertise
   Bainbridge Island shopkeepers have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. We're passionate about what we do. Take advantage of it!
9. Invest in entrepreneurship
   Our economy is founded upon creativity and entrepreneurship. Nurturing local business ensures a strong community.
10. Make us a destination
    The more interesting and unique we are, the more we will attract new neighbors, visitors and guests.