Local Business Supporter Gifts

Corporate takeover.

Let's all go to a farmer's market.

"Sorry, you would have made it, but you didn't shop local."

'I remember when it was a row of quaint little coffee bars and boutiques.'

"These are hard times for retailers, so we should show them our support in every way we can."

Great Streets

Tips for a green Christmas by Indian Wild Animals.

"It looks like another chain store has moved into the village."

"We survived the loss of the blacksmith and the barber shop, but this here is serious!"

Mom & Pop Shoppe. Going out of business because-you-never-call-or-drop-by-I-hope-you're-happy-now sale.

'Bring flag factories back to America.'

Lemonade 50 Cents made in America by Americans.

"It's the only way we could find funding for the school's football program."

"Not coming in for a pint and a pie, Geoff?"

'Have you been 'helping the environment by supporting local produce' again?'

Businessman sees sign in window of 'Fred's Chili Bowl' restaurant: 'Now Hiring a Bean Counter'.

"Can I talk to someone who knows something?"

"It was a mom-and-pop, but we inherited it."

The marketing is out there now. People all know the pizzas are prepared on the premises. So why no customers?

"Are you mad with us, Mrs. Bimmelman?"

Business As Usual Bar & Grill: 'How's business? 'Don't ask!'

Mom & Pop General Store - Going Out of Business Slowly But Surely

'We hope to invest in a few start-ups with national franchise potential.'

"I now only take orders online. Shipping is free, especially since you're my neighbor."

"Clean your specs, lady?"

'Let's get one thing straight. I don't want your money, I want your respect.'

'Spending and consuming - that's my kind of patriotism.'

"Local shopping, local eating, and...I married the girl next door."

Balloons vs. Rockets

'We are from the F.B.L.'

MADE IN CANADA "Buy Canadian"..."Eh!"

Burn It Down

'If we let this happen, soon we'll be swamped in chain stores.'

"I've reduced theft by 55%!"

"We find shopping at the farmers' market to be more self-congratulatory."