The CRIBA Blog :: Live Local, Buy Local

In this state, and in this economy, buying from locally owned independent businesses this Christmas is more important than ever.  At CRIBA, we would like to challenge everyone to keep as much money in the local economy this year as possible.

So, how does that make Black Friday Green?  Two ways.  First, green is the color of money.  Money spent at locally owned businesses creates 3 times the return in the local economy than dollars spent at chains.  Second, independent, community-serving businesses are people-sized. They consume less land, carry more locally-made products, locate closer to residents and create less traffic and air pollution.  What’s greener than that?

“But, it’s hard to find the gifts I want to buy at local businesses,” you say in, let’s be honest, a whiny tone.  Not any more, we are launching a local directory just in time for Christmas shopping on Nov 23rd – 4 days before Black, I mean, Green Friday at CapitalRegion.com.

“But, how can I help?” you ask, now in a much better tone.  Go to www.capitalregion.com.  If you are a retailer, send us your info to make sure we include in our directory.  If you are a consumer, just sign up to receive alerts and other updates.  Follow us on Twitter.  Find us on Facebook.  Come on people now….