Price, selection, quality, freshness, guarantees and healthy choices are what consumers are looking for when shopping today and so to the local merchants when stocking their shelves. So where price, quality, and services are comparable support the local economy and keep your money in Renfrew County – Shop local!

Consider these facts the next time a purchase is made;

· Employment: Local businesses employ local people--your neighbors, your relatives, your friends and you.

· Taxes: When you shop locally, your purchasing dollars contribute to local sales tax and support property, school and payroll taxes.

· Quality: Local merchants care about their reputations. They want customers to be satisfied and will handle follow-up personally.

· Customer service: Scheduled maintenance, repairs and servicing will be easily available from local merchants who care about their customers and often get to know them personally.

· Selection: Remember that you help create demand in your community for the products and services that you desire. Most merchants are pleased to help you with your selection, offer suggestions or place a special order.

· Economic development: Your local spending dollar re-circulates five times throughout our community. Send it out of town and it is gone forever.

· Save money and time: Local merchants are only a local phone call away, and they compete locally, which makes it easier to comparison shop.