Who we Buy From Today Determines our Tomorrow
#ShopLocalFirst is a community-wide campaign built on the premise that it has never been safer, easier, or MORE IMPORTANT to shop local.
Why Support Local Small Businesses and #ShopLocalSafely?
Support the Economy
Small businesses generated $5 billion in economic output and paid $1.9 billion in labor income to employees. An increase of small business sales by 5% would result in an estimated 2,800 new jobs.
Preserve and Protect Jobs
One in three people in Olmsted County work for a small business. Shopping local supports these businesses and their employees - your friends, family, and neighbors.
Keep Dollars Local
Small business pay on average $271 million in state and local taxes. These dollars support the infrastructure, parks, and services we all enjoy. Keep your dollars local - they are reinvested back into our community.
Economic Contribution of Small Business
Report developed by the University of Minnesota Extension using data from 2016
1.7 Billion
Paid by Olmsted County Small Businesses in the form of Wages and Benefits53 k+
People in Olmsted County are employed by a small business3800
Listed businesses in Olmsted CountyRochester Ready Founding Partners
City of Rochester
Partner
Destination Medical Center
Partner
Experience Rochester
Founder & CEO
Olmsted County
Partner
Rochester Downtown Alliance
Partner
Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
Partner
Mayo Clinic
Partner