Shop Local

Need a few good reasons to shop locally? Weve got plenty! Keep money in the community. Compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses keep dollars local longer, enriching the whole community. For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, nearly half goes back into the community and our tax base. For every $100 spent at a chain store, less t... han 15% is recirculated. In an increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinct character have an economic advantage. If we wanted to live somewhere that looked like everywhere else, we wouldnt be living in St. John Parish. Local businesses often hire people who have a better understanding of the products theyre selling, and take more time to get to know customers.Read More