Take a minute to examine your holiday shopping pattern. How many of your purchases are local, and how many purchases are made at a big box that are also available at a locally-owned independent retailer in downtown? Let this year be the start of a new shopping routine as the CRC encourages you to detour into downtown Clearfield.Â
YOU have the power to vote for your local economy with every dollar. Spend your dollar out of town and watch another community develop, but spend your dollar in Clearfield and watch YOUR community grow. For every $100 spent in locally-owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. At a national chain, only $43 stays local. If you purchase online, $0 comes home. (Source: the350project.net)Â Â
YOU are the most important factor in revitalization, and supporting your local merchants this holiday season is a simply way to help this movement. Take the CRC Christmas Challenge. “I have challenged myself to be a part of the Christmas Challenge as promoted by the Clearfield Revitalization Corporation, and have voluntarily agreed to substantially increase my holiday shopping from locally-owned independent retailers in Clearfield to support my community. No matter how big or small, I realize my purchase will help keep our businesses alive and I vote for growth in our local economy.”Â
When making your local purchase this season, be sure to extend thanks to the business owner. Let them know how much you appreciate their business and what it means for the community. Downtown Clearfield welcomes you this holiday season. Spend a few hours, save money on gas, support your local merchants and invest in the future of YOUR Clearfield. The CRC is wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, and a safe holiday season.
Kellie Truman
Main Street Manager
Clearfield Revitalization Corporation
