This year, my Christmas budget is limited. Because it is limited, I am determined to make the value of the money I am spending have a large a punch as possible. The way I plan to make the most of my holiday money is to purchase from local businesses. Local business owners are the people who contribute the most to our community. They pay a large chunk of the taxes, and they give their time volunteering for the greater good.
Sure, chain stores do a good job of employing local people, at the lowest pay possible, and delivering big-ticket items at the best prices, but by spending your money at small businesses ensures that a greater chunk of what you spent will stay in your community. You may also be surprised to find that there may be some flexibility in price.
Where am I buying from this Christmas?
Well, on December 1, from 1-6 pm, the Women of Gwinnett, a local women's business networking group is having a holiday show where we will demonstrate our businesses and hopefully make some Christmas sales. I plan to start there. If you live in or near Gwinnett County GA and want a unique shopping experience this Sunday, Please some to the North Georgia Fencing Center at 4403 Mendi Court, Suwanee Georgia. In addition, the group is having a silent auction to support the students who learn the sport of Fencing at this location.
Now, I am not going to vilify you if you have already spent all of your money on Black Thursday and Cyber Monday at the brand name, and probably at least foreign owned establishments. However, if you have more shopping to do, please consider buying local for the rest of the season.
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