Think Local. Buy Local.

As consumers we all have choices when it comes to making purchases for products, service, food, etc. Many times we make those choices based on convenience, price and customer service. All are good reasons to pick a particular company to do business with, however there are a few other reasons that consumers should consider. It’s important to think about shopping local businesses first. Rowlett businesses contribute to the community in a variety of ways.

1. Many local companies hire local workers. When you do business with a Rowlett company, you are helping to keep your neighbors working.
2. Customer Service. When you know who you are doing business with, customer service tends to be paramount. It’s easy to build relationships with people you know and frequent often. That in turns means these businesses can fill your request for a particular product you may desire. They will go the extra mile to keep your business.
3. Sales tax dollars stay in our community. When you make a local purchase, a portion of your sales tax (1 percent) stays in Rowlett. This helps to supplement property taxes and goes to fund essential services like police, fire, parks, public works, roads, etc. Keeping that money in Rowlett is an investment in your community.
4. Local businesses will support local non-profits and charitable organizations. That means when you spend money in a Rowlett business there is a good chance a portion of it could go to aid a local non–profit organization that is working to better the Rowlett’s overall quality of life.
5. Keep our dollars circulating in our town. Making local purchases goes to improve the economic base of our community. Local businesses will many times do business with other local businesses. That keeps our economy stimulated even in a down time like we’ve been facing.

The Rowlett Chamber encourages you to think Rowlett first when making a purchasing decision. We are launching a Shop Rowlett Now program to increase awareness of the benefits of buying locally. As part of the program, many retailers, restaurants, and businesses in Rowlett are participating in a discount card program. For $10 you can purchase the Shop Rowlett Now discount card that contains over 30 (and growing) special discounts at local merchants. For more information about the card and the program, contact the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce at 972-475-3200 or visit www.rowlettchamber.com.

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