SHOP LOCAL

By City of West Fargo

With the calendar turning to November, our thoughts turn to the many significant holidays on the horizon, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. According to the National Retail Foundation, the average American will spend around $1,000 on these winter holidays, making it the second-largest spending event of the year.

As you begin to make your lists, search for the best deals, and plan your holiday gatherings, we encourage you to do your shopping at businesses located in West Fargo.

By shopping at small, locally owned and operated businesses, you can help to funnel your hardearned dollars back into your local community and support your friends and neighbors.

Research conducted by the American Independent Business Alliance found that shopping at a local business returns up to 50% of your dollar back into your community, compared to only 1% of your dollar benefiting the community when shopping online.

Every dollar you spend in West Fargo contributes to the wages of your fellow residents, contributes to sales tax that helps our City run smoothly, allows business owners to support local organizations, helps stores purchase merchandise from local makers, and more.

In addition to these economic impacts, small businesses help enhance our community’s quality of life, character and vibrancy. They provide experiences and create natural gathering places for the community.

Whether you are planning for your Thanksgiving feast, looking for the perfect stocking stuffer, or even shopping for new furniture to accommodate guests – we have everything you need right here in West Fargo.

By BarbaraRobinson

West Fargo Events hosts Glow Skate at The Lights Ice Rink at the Essentia Health Plaza.

Photo courtesy of the City of West Fargo