Eco-Patriotism And Stimulating Your Local Economy

Every single American has the power to stimulate their local economies: not by spending more, but by supporting local businesses. That's according to Earth Watch International. In economic theory, more local spending translates into less "leakage". This means a greater percent of the money spent actually stays and circulates within the region, supporting more employment, investment, goods and services. Local spending leads to economic multipliers that strengthen the regional economy.

If we're lucky enough to have great local bakeries like Copenhagen, seen in photo at the Northport Farmer's Market, we all win!
Read the whole article from EarthWatch International here.