"Shop local" movement is a national trend

Across the nation, a growing number of communities have formed organizations to promote the idea of "shopping local."  Here is a good article spotlighting the effort on the other side of the country in, no less, a major metropolitan area - Phoenix, AZ.

As Shop Local Delmarva grows, the plans are to become a major advocacy group for the "shop local" movement here on Delmarva.  Shop Local Delmarva's philosophy is that national chains have their place in any community, but they should not form the foundation and they should always be encouraged to source their products, support services, and employees locally before choosing outside sources to fill their needs. 

To achieve the long range goals Shop Local Delmarva has established, your support is needed.  As a consumer, choose to do business locally at least once a month.  When shopping around for goods or services, don't forget to get pricing from your locally owned businesses.  Contrary to the popular myth, locally owned businesses aren't always more expensive than a nationally owned chain.  Often times they are competitively priced or even offer savings. 

As a local business owner, get listed on the Shop Local Delmarva directory.  A basic listing is and always will be free.  Your potential customers need a resource to easily find their locally owned businesses.  Shop Local Delmarva strives to be that resource for them.  The more businesses listed in the directory, the more potential customers will use the resource and the more likely the customer will find you.

And remember, shop local, Delmarva!