When you shop at locally-owned stores, more of
your dollars recirculate within the community -
through taxes, employment, and philanthropic
support for local groups. The
City of Monterey has some very unique and
enticing shopping districts for tourists and
locals alike - everything you need is right at
your doorstep.
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Every dollar spent in Monterey helps sustain
the economic vitality of our community by
supporting:
–
our
local businesses
– our friends
and neighbors who are employed by these
businesses, and
last, but not least,
– many of the
City programs and services enjoyed by our
residents, from the Sports Center to the
Library
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The City’s
Finance Department estimates that if people
just spent 10% of what they purchase outside
of Monterey or online – at local stores in
Monterey – that 10% (ten cents on
each dollar) would create $500,000 dollars
in revenue for the City’s General Fund.
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That’s a
half million dollars worth of support
for City programs, from Whispering Pines Day
camp to senior activities and street
re-surfacing…for a 10% change in where you
choose to spend your money.
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Shopping
locally also is good for our environment.
Less time spent in our cars helps reduce our
carbon footprint and means more time
enjoying our beautiful city. Buying local
also often eliminates costs of high
transportation fees.
Buy Local - Be Local. Support your community
today!
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