A Note from a Friend
“The only way to have a friend is to be one.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
I call these blog posts “notes from a friend” because I may have started as a stranger, but I hope to leave behind the footprints of friendship. Through these notes, I want to build bridges — bridges of community, character, and collaboration.
When the world gets loud, friends walk in.
And so do local businesses.
Why Every Day Should Be Buy Local Day
March 29 marks National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day — but honestly, every day should be Buy Local Day.
Because when I pass an empty storefront, I don’t just see a building.
I see broken dreams. Families who gave it their all. And that’s why this message matters:
We need to support local.
Fall in Love with Your Local
Buying local isn’t just a feel-good thing — it’s a powerful way to build stronger, more connected communities.
I call it the “community-as-method” approach. It means putting our neighborhoods first — and making conscious choices that uplift those around us.
7 Powerful Reasons to Support Local Businesses
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1. You Boost the Local Economy
Money spent at local shops stays in your town longer. It creates jobs and supports public services. -
2. You Create Jobs & Opportunity
Local businesses hire local people, and help families build their futures. -
3. You Get Personalized Service
No script. No auto-replies. Just genuine care from people who know your name. -
4. You Help the Environment
Local products travel shorter distances, reducing pollution and packaging waste. -
5. You Strengthen Community Ties
Local businesses sponsor events, support schools, and build community. -
6. You Encourage Creativity & Diversity
They bring fresh ideas and unique products you won’t find in chain stores. -
7. You Preserve Local Character
Every town has a soul. Small businesses are what give it flavor.
Why Big Box Stores Don’t Belong in the Heart of a Community
Let’s keep it real:
- They don’t buy locally.
- They don’t bank locally.
- They don’t advertise locally.
Your money leaves town the moment you swipe your card. But shopping local? That keeps your dollars circulating in your community, where they belong.
From My Heart to Yours
I am creating a local grassroots movement to join us as we proudly stand with local farmers, artisans, and shopkeepers. The food is fresher. The quality is better. The relationships are real.
So next time you’re about to click Buy Now, hit the brakes — and look around your community instead. Because behind every small business is a real person with a real dream.
Thanks for being a friend.
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Jeff Nursey
JeffreyNursey.com