Local Economy Champion T-Shirts

"You should be ashamed of yourself. Growing your own instead of supporting your local, massive, out-of-town hypermarket."

"Apparently she achieved 20% social value on a £20m repairs contract including two apprentices and local suppliers throughout the supply chain."

Sign Reform

Vote Progressive: 'It's not the rich, it's people trying to get rich who create new jobs!'

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

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

Oxfam report shows the 8 richest men as much wealth as the poorer half of humanity.

"Ooh look, the high street's evolved to survive!"

Investments: Yes, we have organic, local & cruelty-free stocks.

Investments: We have locally grown stocks.

Tips for a green Christmas by Indian Wild Animals.

'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!"

Balloons vs. Rockets

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

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

Small business nurturing employee health insurance.

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

Support your local bookstore

Today's special: Roadkill stew.

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

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

'Were the lemons grown locally?'

Locally made, handcrafted cars - no two alike.

'Ok, I'll be your spokes person just rub my tummy and it's a deal!'

I Promise to Buy American Beer.

"He was a mainstay of the economy. Now two brewries and a whiskey distillery are on short time and one tobacco wholesaler has gone completely bankrupt."

Elect ME, your neighbor!

We small retailers have to stick together. To make one giant retailer.

'Locally? Take a look at where this license plate is from.'

Great Streets

"Our 'Buy Locally' ad campaign boosted sales. And we saved money by outsourcing to an overseas ad agency."

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

"That's EXACTLY what I wanted to know from you."