In support of our local economy and merchants, Three Monkeys Beadery has chosen to participate in the 350 Project. Find out more about how you can preserve your local economy by visiting http://www.the350project.net/home.html.
Here is some very important information in support of shopping local from http://www.indiebound.org/
When you shop at an independently owned business, your entire community benefits:
The Economy
Spend $100 at a local and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.
Local businesses create higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.
More of your taxes are reinvested in your community--where they belong.
The Environment
Buying local means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint.
- Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money to beautify your community.
The Community
Local retailers are your friends and neighbors—support them and they’ll support you.
- Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national chains.
- More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community.
Now is the time to stand up and join your fellow individuals in the IndieBound mission supporting local businesses and celebrating independents.
Our Choice for ECommerce- Etsy!, for all things handmade. If you like any of our Bridal or Fashion Jewelry, stained glass or fused glass, stop by our shop or check our Etsy site-username pnakajima.
http://www.etsy.com/?ref=em http://pnakajima.etsy.com/?ref=em
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