Local HoCo

Visit Howard County, Howard County Economic Development Authority, Howard County Chamber, and Howard County Government are collaborating on an exciting new campaign to encourage patronage of locally based businesses. 

Studies show “for every $100 spent at a local business, $68 remained in the city while only $43 of each $100 spent at a chain retailer.”  What does that mean to Howard County?  Our economy is approximately $26B dollars. If we shop local, produce local, and use local services, we’d keep over $6B dollars in our local economy! More money stays in Howard County when we spend at locally owned businesses. 

When we shop, eat, drink, play, stay, and give local: 

• 50% more of our money stays in the community and helps support jobs and the economy 

• Generate tax revenue that supports services like education, fire and safety, and other community needs 

• Allow local businesses to GIVE locally ... they donate twice as much to community causes than national chains 

• Preserve our community’s unique character   

• Build relationships with other consumers and business providers 

• Keep the community vibrant and growing 

• Allow businesses to buy and sell local products and services

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