News

News

August

August 30, 2010 00:00
Grand Opening of the Covered Bridge

July

July 09, 2010 00:00
Business Marketplace Planned Sept 4, 2010

June

June 11, 2010 00:00
New Web Site Launches - Covered Bridge Committee

June 08, 2010 00:00
Sept 4th Grand Opening Ceremony

May

May 23, 2010 00:00
Free Business Listings on ShopPepperell.com

May 04, 2010 00:00
Open to Businesses: Sponsor the Covered Bridge Committee Web Site

March

March 29, 2010 00:00
Businesses are joining the Covered Bridge Committee

January

January 28, 2010 00:00
Pepperell Brick Memory Walk Fundraiser

January 28, 2010 00:00
Engraved Brick Order Form

January 15, 2010 00:00
Naming the Pepperell Covered Bridge

January 14, 2010 00:00
ShopPepperell.com Statistics

January 13, 2010 00:00
Getting Started Listing Your Business on ShopPepperell.com

December

December 17, 2009 00:00
Small Business Support

December 03, 2009 00:00
ShopPepperell.com is Launched!

November

November 24, 2009 00:00
Pepperell Prudence Wright Overlook Fund Raiser -The monument is done!

Benefits of Shopping Local

Buying locally promotes local prosperity and builds an independent, stronger and more sustainable local economy.
For every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $45 goes back into the community and our tax base. For every $100 spent at a chain store only $15 comes back locally.
Local businesses take pride in the culture and history of their town and take a vested interest in the welfare of their community.
Small businesses create more jobs for local residents.
Buying locally-made products means fewer products are shipped into the area which reduces our dependence on fossil fuels.
Buying locally saves time and saves money typically spent on gasoline.
Local businesses give better customer service and know customers personally.
Independent businesses raise the standard of living in communities by purchasing products and services from other local businesses thus creating more and more tax revenue.
Local businesses preserve the unique character of communities and make compelling destination spots that attract tourists who spend money locally.
Fresher products are provided locally, from known sources that care about the quality, community and the environment.
Local businesses require less shipping and less packaging resulting in less waste.
Local businesses sell what local people want, big businesses sell based on high profit margins.
Strengthening small businesses creates more entrepreneurship and spawns innovation.
Buying locally encourages diversity of the products and services available to the public.
Local businesses pay higher wages while big businesses drive down wages.
Buying locally avoids tax breaks going to large chain stores.
Local businesses donate more to local non-profits and charities.
Local businesses invest in cleaning the air, water and community.
Less infrastructure is needed for small business, effectively using tax dollars to support fire, police, roads, bridges.
Local businesses work collaboratively with other local businesses to create programs, events and promote local buying.
Local businesses influence local ordinances and regulations that further promote locally-owned businesses.
Buying locally allows sales tax dollars to go into communities versus online shopping and out of state purchases.