| Economic times are tough and many cities are feeling | | | | You see, the more the money flows around in a circle, |
| the pain, as much of their money and revenue is | | | | the better everyone does. That plus tourism captured |
| generated from sales tax, but when people are not | | | | dollars and it's a winner. Not exactly sure why, but |
| buying, there is not much sales tax revenue and with | | | | Gallup recently did a study showing how consumers |
| fuel prices down even less. Worse, auto sales have | | | | and customers became more loyal and had a sense |
| tanked and folks cannot get loans to buy cars, which | | | | of buy-in, after such programs were started. |
| can bring in $200 to $500 worth of revenue when | | | | Of course, it's practically common sense, but then |
| someone buys a car from a local car dealership in the | | | | again sometimes you need a "report" or Study to get |
| city's zip code. | | | | the ball rolling due to economically challenged politicians. |
| What can a city do? Well, they can establish a "Buy | | | | Don't let you city fall victim to a sluggish economy, you |
| Local" program sponsored by Chambers of | | | | must act decisively to keep your money flowing locally. |
| Commerce, Economic Development, or Downtown | | | | No city can maintain its level of city services when |
| Revitalization Committee. "Buy Local" programs and | | | | their revenues are cut in half. A solid plan and buy-local |
| plans always work and if the public relations program | | | | problem is the answer to riding out the financial |
| is done right they instill a new sense of loyalty with | | | | turbulence and economic storm. Please consider this. |
| consumers. | | | | |