Staten Island Needs to Follow the 3/50 project

OMG...Today I was in my store thinking about the state of the economy and my business in particular. I started reading my Country Register and lo & behold I came accross the 3/50 project.

the350project.net

Cindi Baxter pioneered this effort and I'm all for it as the owner of a small business. According to Cindi Baxter...

This is what we all need to do...

Save your (in my case Staten Island) local economy...one store at a time.

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What three stores would you miss if they disappeared? Stop In. Say hello. Pick up something that brings a smile. Your purchases keep them in business.

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If half the employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned stores, it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue.* Imagine what would happen if 3/4 the employed population did that.

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For every $100 spent in locally owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home.

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The number of people it takes to start a trend...YOU.

Pick 3. Spend 50. Save your local economy.

For more information, visit the350project.net

I love this idea and I am going to the first person in Staten Island to start the trend. Tomorrow, I will make a conscious effort to shop at least one small business in Staten Island this week. Perhaps I'll try something new. A place I've never been. I'll buy something. Even if it is a card, candle, or soda. Let's all try this. It might be fun!!!

Warmest Regards,
Kathleen Sforza

Town & Country Gifts
1213 Castleton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310
718-447-8237

Websites:

http://www.kathleenrosescollection.com/ (an eBay Store)

http://www.lorrainesfavoritefinds.com/ (an eBay Store)