Here are the ten short-and-sweet reasons why supporting independent businesses is critical to the well-being of our communities and our economy.… Read More
Metroland, December 6, 2012 Are buy-local initiatives having a positive impact on local economies? To many, the answer is a resounding “yes” Sharon Fenno knew...
San Francisco is home to more independent businesses than other big cities, thanks in part to a 2006 law than gives neighborhoods the power to...
This brief presentation looks at how Walmart could impact local businesses if it’s allowed to expand into urban areas. … Read More
Choosing a locally owned business generates almost four times as much economic benefit for the surrounding community as shopping at a chain, a new study...
Most policymakers don’t imagine that their economic development decisions will affect such things as voter turnout or the prevalence of chronic disease. But a growing...
An annual survey has found that independent businesses had strong sales growth over the holidays and appear to be benefitting from growing public interest in...
Under a measure that passed the House last Thursday, you may soon be able to invest in a portfolio of your favorite independent businesses. The...
The results of a new study suggest that the key to reversing the long-term trend of stagnating incomes in the U.S. lies in nurturing small,...
Despite growing public support, local businesses are likely to remain on the economic margins without fundamental changes in public policy. In this lecture, delivered at...
A survey of over 100 independent retailers in New England has found that almost all would like to source more of their inventory from local...
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many of New Orleans’ locally owned businesses reopened within days of the floodwaters subsiding, while national chains kept their...
So far, the public debate about cars and climate change has been dominated by fuel economy. But driving has been growing at such a rapid...
Communities devise creative strategies to protect local businesses from the worst of the recession.… Read More
In an extremely challenging economic climate, independent retailers are outperforming many chains, a national survey has found.… Read More