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Edgewater Mall Biloxi The Renaissance, Ridgeland 228-388-8984 601-898-3999
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M ost of us do business where we perceive we receive the best value for our time and money. Perceptions, however, are not always accurate when we are lacking some essential information for a fully informed decision. We see, hear about and do business with out- of-state-owned businesses every day, but are collectively under-informed about the many important values locally owned businesses provide
us, individually and as a community. Here are just a few facts to consider when making that next purchase.
A recent study showed that locally owned, independent businesses put close to 70% more money back into their local community than out- of-state-owned businesses. Local businesses are owned by people who live here, work here and have a vested interest in our community with much more than just their dollars. Community involvement and charitable donations are on average 350% higher from local business owners than they are from non-locally owned businesses. Local businesses account for the largest share of net new jobs generated each year and are the roots that feed the tree of a prosperous community.
Feed the roots, think “local first.”
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Wide-Format Copiers • Refurbished Copiers • Color Copiers • Fax Machines • Paper Shredders • Network Design, Implementation and Administration • B&W and Color Laser Printers • Computers • Document Management • MPS Managed Print Services Leasing • Sales • Service • Supplies
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