Local

Why Buy Locally Owned?

There are many well-documented benefits to our communities and to each of us to choosing local, independently owned businesses. We realize it is not always possible to buy what you need locally and so merely ask you to Think Local FIRST!

Top Ten reasons to Think Local - Buy Local - Be Local

1.      Buy Local -- Support yourself: Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms -- continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community; these include case studies showing that locally-owned businesses generate a premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and our tax base.)

2. Support community groups: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.
3. Keep our community unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. Our tourism businesses also benefit.  “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace.” ~ Richard Moe, President, National Historic Preservation Trust
4. Reduce environmental impact: Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.
5. Create more good jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our community, provide the most jobs to residents.
6. Get better service: Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers. 
7. Invest in community: Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.
8. Put your taxes to good use: Local businesses in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering the community.
9. Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy: A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term.  A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on a national sales plan but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.
10. Encourage local prosperity: A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.

Think local first + Buy local when you can = Being a local!

SHOP LOCAL MERCHANTS

	Business Name: SpaceCenter Systems Address: 1635 E. Broadway, Ste. #109, Pearland, Texas 77581 Website: www.pearland411.com/bd-701/SpaceCenter-Systems.html Special:$25.00 Off Diagnostic Fee Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person
	Business Name: Premier Chiropractic Address: 2018 E. Broadway St., , Pearland,  77581 Website: http://www.pearland411.com/bd-703/Premier-Chiropractic.html Special: Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person
	Business Name: A&A Cleaning Address: 2810 Wagontrail Rd, , Pearland, TX 77581 Website: www.pearland411.com/bd-2/A---A-Cleaning-Services.html Special: $20.00 Off First Cleaning, $10 Off 2nd Cleaning, $10 Off Referral Fee Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person
	Business Name: 1-800 Plumber Address: PO Box 3251, Pearland, TX 77588, , Pearland,  77588 Website: www.pearland411.com/bd-5077/1-800-Plumber.html Special: receive a $100.00 when you trade in your old water heater. Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person
	Business Name: Cici's Pizza Address: 1635 E. Broadway, Ste. #101, Pearland, Texas 77581 Website: www.pearland411.com/bd-5000/CiCi-s-Pizza.html Special: Bring a Friend and Your Buffet is Free Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person
	Business Name: Affordable Quality Plumbing Address: 2809 Longwood Dr., Pearland,  77581 Website: www.pearland411.com/bd-5006/Affordable-Quality-Plumbing.html Special: $15.00 Off Your Next Service Call Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person
	Business Name: Del Pueblo Mexican Restaurant Address: 9330 Broadway, Ste 200, , Pearland,  77584 Website: http://www.pearland411.com/bd-5053/Del-Pueblo-Mexican-Restaurant.html Special: $5.00 Off With Your Order Of $20.00 or More Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person
	Business Name: Lenny's Sub Shop Address: 3320 Broadway, Suite 120, , Pearland, Texas 77581 Website: www.pearland411.com/bd-644/Lennys-Subs.html Special: Buy Any Sized Sub or Salad and Get One Free Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person
	Business Name: Ellie's Enchanted Closet Address: 1635 Broadway, Ste 107, , Pearland, TX 77581 Website: www.pearland411.com/bd-123/Ellie-s-Enchanted-Closet.html Special: %25 Off Entire Clothing Purchase Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person
	Business Name: O'Cajcen Seafood Restaurant Address: 1635 E. Broadway, Ste. #117, Pearland, Texas 77581 Website: www.pearland411.com/bd-653/O-Cajcen-Seafood.html Special: $6.99 A Pound of Crawfish Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person
	Business Name: Stadia Sports Grill Address: Located in Pearland Town Center, Pearland, TX 77584 Website: http://www.pearland411.com/bd-5118/Stadia-Sports-Grill.html Special: Free Appetizer With The Purchase Of An Entree Details: Must present coupon, not valid with any other offer, one coupon per person