Buy Locally -- Support Yourself

The web site and blog "Sustainable Connections" explains the many benefits to our communities and to each of us to choosing local, independently owned businesses.
They say, "We realize it is not always possible to buy what you need locally and so merely ask you to Think Local FIRST!" We agree.
Read all about it here.

Huntington Life Editorial in Support of HTBC's Mission

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY
It’s tempting to shop online or at some superstore to save a few dollars. This is especially true when times are tough. But the truth is that shopping locally and using local service providers is good for your community and good for you. The money you spend is used locally. It helps to keep local businesses open and your neighbors employed. Shopping locally helps contribute to the local tax base which helps provide for local services. Shopping locally also save time and gas. Shopping Locally Makes Cents!

Newsday Takes Note of HTBC's Efforts

Newsday notes the formation of the HTBC in its Huntington Local blog.
The Huntington Township Business Council is a coalition comprised of business and community leaders within the Village and Hamlets of Huntington working together to develop and implement effective strategies at a grassroots level which will benefit and support our local retail and business communities. The initiative, which was originally spearheaded by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, is welcomed within the Huntington communities and receiving an abundance of community support. "The mission is simple. The business community has joined together to help promote life and business in our great Town and so doing we will encourage the wonderful people in all parts of the Town to shop and buy locally," said Tom Kehoe, Co-Chair of the Huntington
Township Business Council and Trustee, Northport Village.

Business Council reveals final poster image

The Huntington Township Business Council (HTBC) reveals final poster and bugs and will be following up over the next week with an aggressive agenda that will insure our messaging has the right "reach and frequency" to make a difference in all our communities, according to Executive Board Member Bob Bontempi.

Each community within the township will use the same blue and yellow logo with the name of their community at bottom.

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.

Townwide Business Alliance Attacks Economic Crisis Locally

Business Leaders, Government, Civic Groups, School Districts, Employers, Community and Service Organizations launch grassroots effort to jump start local economy

The economic crisis facing our nation is not sparing Long Island or any other region of New York State. The continued downward spiral in consumer spending, lack of confidence in the stock markets, and increased unemployment is having a profound negative impact on local small businesses and Main Street throughout the country. On Long Island, both counties report a drop in anticipated sales tax revenue, and a
proposed decrease in state aid which will likely result in service cuts, layoffs, increases in certain fees and higher property taxes. In the belief that recovery begins on Main Street, a group of business and community leaders from the hamlets and villages of Huntington have established the Huntington Township Business Council.

The Huntington Township Business Council is a coalition comprised of business and community leaders within the Village and Hamlets of Huntington working together to develop and implement effective strategies at a grassroots level which will benefit and support our local retail and business communities. The initiative, which was originally
spearheaded by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, is welcomed within the Huntington communities and receiving an abundance of community support. "The mission is simple. The business community has joined together to help promote life and business in our great Town and so doing we will encourage the wonderful people in all parts of the Town to shop and buy locally," said Tom Kehoe, Co-Chair of the Huntington Township Business Council and Trustee, Northport Village.

For information about joining the Huntington Township Business Council, please contact the Huntington Chamber of Commerce at 631-423-6100.