Shop Local, Shop Small, Fix Potholes

Shop Local! We have all heard that marketing line at some point. It is a staple of Chamber of Commerce messaging for cities large and small. It encourages shoppers to keep their retail dollars at home. Over the years, this has been augmented by messaging like “shop small,” to prioritize small businesses over large chains. “Black Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving, is typically the busiest…

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