What is the 3/50 Project? Quite simply, it’s a small but powerful idea.
3 - What 3 locally owned independent businesses would you miss if they were not around tomorrow? Stop in. Say Hello. Pick up something that brings a smile. Your purchases are what keeps those businesses around.
50 – If half the employed population in Canada spent $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $850 million in revenue.
Money spent at locally owned independent businesses stays in our community by a factor of 50% more than if spent at national chains. The figure is much higher when compared to USA based businesses.
The number of people needed to start the trend is 1 – you.
The Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the 3/50 project. You can find out more at their website: http://www.the350project.net/
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/The350Project (Give them a “Like”!)
We need to do our best to support all our locals and patronize them wherever we can, not pick an arbitrary dollar amount created by a marketer. We need a campaign like this: http://portlandbuylocal.org/