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What everyone should know about shopping local

What everyone should know about shopping local

With the holidays coming up it's more important than any other time of the year for shoppers to understand why it's important that they shop local.

It's not just so businesses can make money. It's also good for the shopper! Here's 10 reasons why, plus an infographic you can share.

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Regional Shop Local Online Store Launched

Regional Shop Local Online Store Launched

There are lots of Shop Local sites around, but the online store we recently launched for Virginia's Growth Alliance is a bit different.

This groundbreaking project, funded by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, provides a free platform for businesses in Virginia's Growth Alliance economic development region to sell physical and digital products online, bringing support to local businesses on a world-wide scale.

  • Buyers can purchase from several vendors in one transaction.
  • PayPal distributes proceeds directly to each vendor.
  • Vendors have full control of all of their products, including pricing and shipping.
  • Vendors can create discount codes for use exclusively in buying their products.
  • VGA is providing all setup, training, and presence on the website free of charge to vendors.
  • A directory of currently 1200+ businesses is included, as not only retail sales are "shopping.”
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