Take out your decorations and let the eggnog flow. The Holiday season is here and this is your friendly reminder to “think local first.”
We are lucky to have so many independently owned businesses right here in St. Pete. These businesses make our city unique and are also vital to our local economy. “Independent retailers recirculate locally more than three times as much money per dollar of sales than chain competitors.”* “Buying remotely creates almost no local benefit – just a few minutes work for a delivery person.”*
That is why this month we’ve got you covered with local shopping events, special offers, and gift ideas for everyone on your list. Plus an extra special bonus! A FREE issue of The Hit List by Market Mafia—a local’s guide to shopping small—with a market map!
Now that you’re in the know, we encourage you to send a postcard, schedule that health exam you’ve been putting off, buy a new dress or two, and grab a bottle for you and your friends. And when you just can’t Holiday anymore, take a breather and consider St. Pete’s future. We’ll see you around St. Pete.
Till next time,
