The 3/50 Project

I've been meaning to blog about this, although it's not directly events related, but I think it's a great "project" to contribute to and make a part of your life routine. The boyfriend and I just started this last week; and plan on spending at least $50 in 3 independent stores or restaurants a month.

My first contribution was to the Sweet & Saucy Shop in Long Beach, CA for their Grand Opening. I bought 2 of their delicious cake lollipops! So many event vendors are considered independent (only if they have a storefront) - bakeries, restaurants that cater, gift boutiques, etc. Why not stop in and support all those indie business owners!

Recession Buster of the Week - The 3/50 Project

It’s time we own this recession and get busy rebuilding and supporting our communities and our country.

The 3/50 project was born out of the concept of buying local to build the economy.
How do you support your local business and stores when your pocket book is so slim?

1. Pick 3 independently owned businesses that you would miss if they disappeared. Stop in. Say hello. Pick up something that brings a smile. Your purchases are what keeps those businesses around.

2. If half the employed population spent $50 each month in local independent businesses, it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue annually. Imagine the positive impact if 3/4 of the employed population did that!

3. For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain only $43 stay here.

4. The number of people it takes to start the trend…one….you!

Read more about the 3/50 project here http://www.the350project.net/media.html
*Idea taken from the BargainsLA.com Weekly Newsletter and the 3/50 Project.