Supporting small local businesses isn’t just a nice idea — it’s an investment in the heart of your own community. When you choose to shop local, dine local, or book local, your dollars stay close to home. They help pay local employees, support local families, and circulate back into other neighborhood businesses. That single purchase has a ripple effect — strengthening schools, funding community initiatives, and contributing to the unique character of the place you live. Small businesses are built on passion, not just profit. They’re owned by people who live in your town, cheer at your games, volunteer at...