Local Business Supporters Gifts

'At least $50 a sandwich board per week, multiplied by 800 students, it'll really help balance the school budget...'

'Shop Local - Christmas Trees.'

Balloons vs. Rockets

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

Local food for local consumption

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

"Can I talk to someone who knows something?"

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?"

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

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.'

Mom & Pop Grocerette

"Clean your specs, lady?"

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

Tips for a green Christmas by Indian Wild Animals.

'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.'

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

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

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

Burn It Down

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

'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."

We were curbside before it was cool. Lemonade.

What can I get you? Keep it down, please. Coffee King. For the record, Coffee King is a giant, evil corporation. Your chain is a ubiquitous capitalist death star. You spread conformity, and ruthlessly crush small, independent cafes. But by golly do I love your peppermint hot chocolates! At that point, getting whipped cream on top seems guilt-free. I feel so dirty.

Support your local bookstore

Frank's Butcher Shop. Ernie's Bakery. Starbux Coffee. It hasn't been the same since the candlestick maker went out of business.

"Typical! There's never anything in it for the little people."

'We guarantee you won't get your money back.'

Any shohplifters with a social conscience avoids small businesses.

"Come on. I always browse the Mom and Pop stores before buying online."