Think Local First

Momentum is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the character of our community through the promotion of locally owned, independent businesses. We are a proud member of the Boulder Independent Business Alliance (BIBA).

Why Buy Local

Quality Products and Personable Service

Local products and services are created and delivered with a personal touch. Local businesses often know you by name, and are more likely to provide you with first-class, personalized service.

Economic Contribution

Emerging research suggests that locally owned businesses contribute more to our local economy than national or international corporations.

Local, independent businesses generate more than three times the return to our local economies than national chain stores. This is because business owners typically purchase support services (marketing, accounting, legal, design) from local firms and are often better employers, who pay living wages and offer benefits.

Local Businesses Spend Locally

Profits from local businesses stay in our communities. By paying local taxes, spending profits locally, and using other local services and products, locally owned businesses help bolster the local economy. A study conducted by the Austin Business Association found that a dollar spent at a local store circulates in that community three times more than a dollar spent at a chain.

Sense of Place

Without the distinct character of local businesses, our communities would all look and feel the same. Local businesses mirror who we are and what we value as a community. They help to create a sense of place.

For more information visit our local resources page.

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