WORLD 051221

Shop Where You Live
Supporting Local Businesses Has Never Been More Important
Supporting Local Businesses Has Never Been More Important
The Various Advantages To Shopping Locally
Residents of a given town or city are often
encouraged to support local businesses
b looking to these firms to fill their needs
mall businesses are not ust integral parts
of communities emploing millions across
the countr the also are operations that
fund the er communities the serice
fforts to promote shopping local
appear to be working ccording to the
ommonwealth inancial roup oer the
last several years there has been a shift in
consumer purchasing behaior marked b
a preference among consumers to support
locally owned shops and stores over bigbox
retailers and een online shopping
he following are some ke reasons wh
shopping locall not onl benefits small business
owners but also the communities the
call home and the customers the sere
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create the maorit of economic growth
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creating roughly two-thirds of private sector
obs Local business owners also tend to
hire people who represent the demographics
of the communities where the business
is located which ma include historicall
undersered populations
Diersit of products Local stores tend
to diversify their products and services to
meet the needs of the local communities
whereas chain stores often stock their
sheles based on national demands
ersonalied serice small business
owner ma be more inclined to go to great
lengths to make customers happ because
the long-term success of the business
depends on customers becoming repeat
customers
ersonal connection nowing the
people behind a business facilitates a
connection not easily achieved with other
companies ustomers ma celebrate when
a favorite business succeeds and look
to spread the word about that business
because they feel like they played a positive
role in its success
hopping locall has gained momentum
and is fueled b the man adantages to
supporting local businesses
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
Nelson ACE Hardware
Nelson Ace Hardware was
started in 1983 by Carroll,
Sarah and Bob Nelson. The
Nelson Family has been
serving Vermonters for over
100 years, most recently from
1953-1982 as Nelson Brothers
with locations in Barre,
Montpelier and Randolph. In
1983, Nelson Hardware was
born and it continues today
under the ownership of Bob
and Linda Nelson. Nelson’s
Ace has strong ties to the
community, employing many
local people, including high
school and college age youth.
Milwaukee power tools,
Traeger Wood Pellet Grills,
Weber grills and Benjamin
Moore Paints are just some
of the brands you’ll fi nd at
Nelson’s. We pride ourselves
on giving the best customer
service possible.
Nelson’s is more than a just a
hardware store, we have an
excellent selection of portable
appliances, giftware and
housewares items, anything
you need for your kitchen!
Linda and Bob are proud to be
part of the Barre Community
and hope you enjoy visiting us!
New Nursery Stock
Arriving Daily!
Also Lawn & Garden Supplies
Pet Supplies, Too!
MONTPELIER
World’s Best
Maple & Chocolate
Creemees,
Shakes &
Sundaes
NOW OPEN
EVERY DAY
8:30AM to
6:00PM
Served Everyday
8:30AM to 6:00PM
Just gotta
have one!
229-9187
190 E. Montpelier Rd.
Montpelier
www.montpelieragway.com
MARINE • ATV
MOTORCYCLES
SNOWMOBILES
fficial ermont Inspection Station
for Motorcycles and railers
795 VT RTE 14 SOUTH
EAST MONTPELIER
802-476-3101
gillesmarine.com
We Ship
Anywhere
“A
Quality
Family
Farm
Shop”
802-223-5757
Vermont
Handcrafts
Gifts
Vermont
Cheese
Maple Farm
Tour
Maple
Products
1 mile north of E. Montpelier Village on Rt. 14N
(follow signs) 802-223-5757
Vermont Travelers’
Service Center
STORE • DELI
INFORMATION
BEER CAVE
CLEAN
FACILITIES
Vermont
Liquor
Stores
Conveniently located off
Exit 7 of I-89 - Berlin, VT
Other locations throughout
Central Vermont
MATTRESSES
OVER 25 ON DISPLAY
T.
aeonele
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WWW.MATTRESSLANDVERMONT.COM
Your
Hometown
Hardware Store
& More!
NelsonAceHardware.com
(802) 476-5700
188 No. Main St., Barre
“Our Prices Will Simply Floor You!”
RT. 2, EAST MONTPELIER
802-223-7171
oon.com
“HOME OF THE LIFETIME
OIL CHANGE &
STATE INSPECTION”
51 GALLISON HILL RD.
MONTPELIER, VT
MON.-FRI. 7-5; SAT. 8-Noon
802-262-2030
prestonskia.com
FULL SERVICE
GROCERY STORE
Fresh Meat & Deli
Groceries - Produce
Walk-in Beer Cooler
Rt. 14, Williamstown, VT
802-433-1038
M-Th 5:00am-9:00pm
Friday 5:00am-10:00pm
Saturday 6:00am- 10:00pm
Sunday 6:00am-9:00pm
Mon.-Sat. 9-5 • Sundays 9-3
Houseplants, Mulch,
Seasonal Flowers &
Vegetable Plants,
Landscaping, Etc.
PROPANE REFILLS
AVAILABLE
535 US Rt. 302-Berlin, Barre
802-622-8466
thomasgroupusa.com
267 S. Main St. Barre
802-479-9841
tuckermachine.com
Local owned & Operated
Tires,wheels,Service
repair Since 1982
Quality Gifts For Every Occasion
QUALITY GIFTS FOR
EVERY OCCASION
124 NORTH MAIN ST.
BARRE, VT 05641
(802) 476-4031
www.richardjwobbyjewelers.com
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