Spend Locally

from North Ogden Connection November 2020

by Connection Media Co. - Connection Publishing

Ogden Musical Theater

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Amazon Doesn’t Sponsor Your Kid’s Soccer Team!

BY RYAN SPELTS

Don’t worry, this is not going to be a lecture on how amazon.com is evil and ruining our local economy. I personally use Amazon, probably a little too much. I do, however, make every effort to buy locally. I recently wanted to buy some sporting equipment and shopped locally at four stores, until I couldn’t find what I needed and then I went online. To me that extra effort is worth it, because I am a local business owner and I want to support others who also have local businesses. I love walking into Lee’s or Smith’s and seeing my neighbors’ kids working there, learning at their first job. Ben Lomond Heating and Air hired my son for his first job. Advanced Electrolysis hired my daughter for her first job. My dentist, Ben Lomond Dental, seems to sponsor nearly every sport at the High School, and Dr. Larson, said, “I don’t think anyone has ever come in and said, ‘I saw your logo on my child’s dance t-shirt and so I want you to be my dentist’!” He probably won’t ever hear that, but I, for one, am glad that a small business owner like him is willing to sponsor sports and other activities for our youth. (The challenge of naming a few businesses is that I could never fit everyone in one article, and so I inevitably leave some out…sorry!) There are so many business owners like this here in North Ogden. Behind the scenes, doing work and providing work, contributing to our local economy. Our support matters to these businesses. The point of this article is to remind

By shopping locally, we get to be part of the community and support someone who lives here too, someone who hires us, or our kids.

LOCAL!

There are so many business owners here in North Ogden behind the scenes, doing work and providing work, contributing to our local economy.

each of us to shop here when we can. Our city gets sales tax revenue from locally purchased goods, which helps our city operate. Operation is good. To me though, it is bigger than that. It is connection to our community. It is why this magazine is called Connection! By shopping locally, we get to be part of the community and support someone who lives here too, someone who hires us, or our kids. It’s the chance for me to work side-by-side with fellow business owners Jenice Jones (Jones Shirts and Signs), and Shawn and Sharlene Maynard (Bull Frog Spas) on the Small Business Development Committee; they voluntarily work to try to make the business environment for our community better and stronger. And since nearly half of the workforce is employed by small businesses, there is a one in two chance that you work for or own a small business. Our economy needs you and me and all of us to thrive. While I can recognize the beauty and convenience of buying something in my pj’s and having a brown box on my doorstep (sometimes the very next day), I also love getting a scoop of homemade natural ice cream from the Cannery Creamery, or a gift from All Aflutter. I also know they don’t exist unless a good portion of us make the choice to shop there. So this season, I encourage you to make the effort to stop at a local shop and buy from them, if they have what you want or need. It helps, it really does. 3 Rooms & Hallway

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A Little Nudge

BY MELISSA SPELTS

This time of year, I am always aware of how blessed I am. We all are really, living in this incredible part of the world. With that awareness comes a desire to spread a little love and give thanks in small acts of random kindness.

Here is a list of ideas that you can use to pick one or two options to do this holiday season.

Happy Holidays! Pay it forward (or for the person behind you) at your favorite drive-thru Give a hamburger and hand warmer to a homeless person Adopt a foster kid for Christmas Rake a neighbors leaves for them or shovel for them in secret Take someone a meal Give a treat to your mail carrier Leave a roll of quarters at the Laundry mat Write a love note to a relative Babysit for a friend for free Smile Let someone go in front of you in the line Make something yummy and share with your neighbors

Be polite on the road, let someone in Call or FaceTime grandparents Thank our policemen, firemen and nurses Hold the door open for someone Donate blood Ask if you can help Serve in a homeless shelter Leave money on a vending machine for someone to find Spend time with your family Take the time to listen to someone Do a siblings chore without being asked Buy groceries for the person behind you Reconnect with old friend

CAMARADA Celtic Groove

Join us for an evening of live music as Camarada performs Celtic favorites like “Banish Misfortune” and “The Gael” that feature rock-like arrangements infused with traditional elements of composition and instrumentation, set to a fl uid rhythmic undercurrent.