Why shop local?

Studies show that on average, independent, locally owned businesses return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales than chain retailers.

When you spend $100 with a locally-owned business, nearly half or more of that dollar stays and circulates in our community. By contrast, purchases from large online platforms send far less of each dollar back to local jobs, local services and local supply chains.

Online or remote purchases generate almost no local benefit — just a few minutes of work for a delivery person.*

*Source: Civic Economics, “The Local Economic Impact” studies.

The Multiplier Effect of Small Businesses

Local small businesses return 45%-70% of the money back to the local economy

Chain stores return 15%-25% of the money back to the local economy

Online stores like Amazon have little to no impact on the local economy other than delivery workers.

Your dollars work harder when you shop local.

They come back as paychecks for neighbors, support for local shops, and investments in the place we all call home — Lompoc.

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DISCLAIMER: Please note, this website and its social media page are managed by a small group of Lompoc locals who want to see our small business community thrive. We are not funded by any groups, just a personal mission to support our local small businesses.