Is there a local business that you try to support on a regular basis?

Answer 1

Yea, there are a few. When I go out to eat, I really make a conscious effort to go to a local restaurant.

Also, there is a hardware store that I buy stuff at. It's a little more expensive, but it's worth it to me. The old guy that owns the place is really nice, really helpful, and makes fun of me (in a good way) when I mess something up.

Also, my mechanic is this guy that works out of my home. He does a great job, on the cheap, AND he's honest... you can't go wrong.

Answer 2

When I go shopping, I try to find what I am looking for at my local small businesses first. It might cost a bit more, but as a small business owner myself, I try to support other small businesses, because I think that is where all the jobs will be coming from in the future, bigger companies are selling all of our jobs overseas, so we have to make our own jobs now here in the states.