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How to Shop Local and Support Small Business

Bailey Caldwell
Oct 15, 2025

Shopping locally is a gift that keeps on giving. This year, our Shop Local Dream Job is giving one lucky person $1,000 to eat from at least three local restaurants, shop in at least seven different local stores, and get groceries from local mom-and-pop shops for one-week.

This guide isn’t just a starting point for the one applicant we decide to hire—it can serve as a helpful guide for anyone deciding to shop local.