The Top 10 Reasons to Choose Local First

The Top 10 Reasons to Choose Local First

·         Significantly More Money Re-circulates in the country

 When you eat at locally owned food rather than non-local food, more money is kept in the community because local food producers frequently purchase from other local producers. Purchasing local food and beverages helps grow area businesses as well.

·         Unique Businesses Create Character and Prosperity

The unique character of Sri Lanka is what brought us here and keeps us here. Our tourism businesses also benefit.

·         Environmental Impact is Reduced

Local foods make more local purchases and require less transportation. They are usually located in the town or city centre rather than the outskirts. This reduces urban sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

·         Most New Jobs are Provided by Locally Owned Food Businesses

Small, locally owned food businesses are the largest employers in the most developed countries.

·         Nonprofits Receive Greater Support

Local food business owners donate more to local charities than non-local food business owners.

·         Customer Service is Better

Local food businesses often hire people with more specific product or service expertise.

·         Local food Business Owners Invest in Community

Local food businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the country's future.

·         Public Benefits Far Outweigh Public Costs

Local food businesses require comparatively little infrastructure and more efficiently utilize public services relative to chain stores.

·         Competition and Diversity Leads to More and Better Choice

A marketplace of several small food businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term.

·         Investment in Greater Grand Rapids is Encouraged

A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are moer likley to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.