Independent We Stand Guest Blog Post for Florists for Change
February 07, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Independent We Stand Guest Blog Post for Florists for Change
Show Your Community Some Love: Buy Local Flowers for Valentine’s Day, or any Day!
Who doesn’t love getting flowers? Flowers are the universal sign of love, and everyone loves feeling loved. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays, graduation, or just an average Tuesday, flowers make a great gift. But the true gift of giving or receiving flowers is knowing that your purchase is making a difference in your community. When you buy flowers from a locally owned, “Brick and Mortar” florist, your money is staying close to home and being reinvested in your local economy. Civic Economics and the American Booksellers Association found that every dollar you spend at an independent local business creates up to three and a half times more local economic benefit than dollars spent at a chain.
When you shop at a tradition store front florist, you are getting personal service that you can’t find online. Local florists are more knowledgeable of the business and want to help you find the perfect flowers for your needs. They will work with you until you are 100% satisfied.
Independent We Stand has a local business database where consumers can search for locally owned florists in their area. If you own an independent flower shop and aren’t already listed on Independent We Stand, you can list your business for free.
To help promote buying local year round and supporting local florists, Independent We Stand created these posters with the help of Florists for Change. Download the posters for free and help spread the word about shopping local.
Independent We Stand is a movement of locally-owned businesses and people across the country dedicated to educating their communities about the importance and strong economic benefits of buying local.
Betsy Hall