The 3/50 Project

This project was suggested to us by Tim Smith of Smile-Therapy.com and one of his subscribers RC shared the information with him. Thanks to both of you!

Saving the Brick and  Mortars of our Local Economies, our National Economy.

We’ve all heard the United States Economy is having some trying times. Not the worst ever, not the best ever. Regardless, we certainly can use a BOOST. What can we do as individuals? As you might guess, everything large, starts small. Everything on a big national scale, usually begins at home.

Enter the 3/50 project:::

3… What three independently owned businesses would you miss if they disappeared? Stop in, say hello. Pick up something that brings a smile. Your purchases are what keeps those businesses around.

50… If half of the employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned independent  businesses, it would generate more than $42.6 billion($42,600,000,000) in revenue. Imagine the positive impact if ¾ of the employed population did that?

68… For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. If you spend that at a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and  nothing comes home.

1… The number of people it takes to start a trend…you.

Buy local, buy your country’s made products whenever, and wherever possible.

More info  visit  http://www.the350project.net/home.html
The 3/50 Project relies on the generosity of others, both in time and in effort. Read more here.