New Initiatives to Support Jefferson Business
50 percent of money spent locally stays local, officials said.
As the economic recovery continues nationwide, residents of towns such as Jefferson that boast both large and small businesses are faced with the choice of what stores to spend their money on. But according to officials in the Chamber of Commerce, those that support small businesses often unknowingly reap the benefits of doing so. “When you support local business 50 percent of the money goes back into the town of Jefferson,” Jefferson Township Chamber of Commerce President Bret Hartman said. “When bigger-brand businesses are supported, only 20 percent of the money goes back into the town.” According to Hartman, a free directory listing for small business owners who belong to the Chamber of Commerce is available, among other innovations for…
Bob
1:09 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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