"The Power of Local"

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"...Mitchell believes the recession creates added opportunity. "Recycling capital locally by spending and investing more with local independents is powerful economic stimulus for communities," she notes. "As the evidence builds that Buy Independent and Buy Local campaigns can actually shift consciousness and purchasing choices, we're seeing interest and results grow even more rapidly."

Co-ops
Community organizing
buy local
start small business

There is a need for stronger communities and we can do it. Aggregate power of many people is strong. ...just need organization