Every local community has a story, a history, and a unique personality that cannot be replicated. This is often thanks to specialized, small-scale businesses, like this one, which contribute to a neighborhood’s distinctive character and promote a thriving ecosystem in their community. Small, independent businesses offer diverse products and services, fostering economic resilience by removing the local economy’s dependence on a single industry. When you buy local, you build local, and deepen your connection to your own community.
As a result, patronizing a local business like this is an act of community building. Check out their website to learn more about the local experience you can discover today.
Did You Know?
- 48 cents of every dollar spent at a locally owned retail business goes back into the local community. That’s more than three times the amount that local economies recover from chain retailers — Civic Economics’ 2012 survey of local businesses
- Local businesses have generated 65% of the country’s net new jobs over the past 17 years — US Small Business Administration
Carolina Copperheads Football & Cheerleading
The Carolina Copperheads Football & Cheerleading league sponsors football, lacrosse, and cheerleading teams to get young boys and girls involved in outdoor team sports. Kids aged 13 and younger can take part in the teams, playing against their neighbors in friendly games designed to develop cooperation, confidence, and sports skills. In addition to contributing to the sports community, the league has also supported a variety of local nonprofits, including Wake County Public Schools, Jessica's Journey for kids with cancer, and food drives.