Twelve Reasons To Buy Here

1. Location. Location. Location.

   Employment and self-employment means more spending and business growth in the Yuba-Sutter community.

2. Recession Chic

   Less travel, parking costs, fees to transport larger items home, plus you save money on gas. Local shops sell a wide range of great products and unique gifts at affordable prices.

3. What Happens in the Fitting Room
   Stays in the Fitting Room

   People receive better customer care and service in local shops. Local shops survive by their reputation and repeat business – so shopping local means customers get a higher standard of service. Local shops respond more quickly to the needs of local customers to meet the changing population needs.

4. Bricks vs. Clicks

   Shopping locally returns your sales tax dollars to critical services, such as fire and police departments, as well as road repair, water/sewer treatments and recreation facilities.

5. Red Light, Green Light

   Private, voluntary and public sector services cluster around shops. You are supporting your neighbor when you shop locally. Most businesses are small with fewer than 5 employees. You are part of keeping them successful.

6. Stores With Doors

   Most people can get to their local shops easily and this is especially important for elderly, young people and those without transportation. Keeping your shops open by buying locally helps the whole community.

7. The Golden Rule

   Local stores and businesses generously sponsor, promote and donate to local charities, festivals, schools, church and many other worthwhile community events. Supporting local shops means a financial return for your community.

8. The Cure for Shopper’s Block

   Other businesses will open or expand for the growing consumer market. So, your local spending leads to more businesses locating and expanding in the Yuba-Sutter community, giving you more choices and variety in which to shop.

9. Time Traveler

   Cut down on travel time, parking hassles, those long line-ups to the check-out. Walking around that big box is a time bandit!

10. Earn Your Merit Badge

    Local shops stock locally sourced goods and products – you drive less, helping to reduce the global footprint and increase the Go Green effort.

11. Lose the Shipping Charges

    Local shops create distinctive shopping experiences and help maintain the unique character and strong quality of life that the Yuba-Sutter community offers. Offering a unique variety of merchandise, local shops keep traditional local products alive.

12. Retail Therapy

    Experience the pride in knowing that you are doing your part to support Yuba-Sutter through difficult economic times.