Think Local for the Holidays | Business

Finding the right holiday gifts can be as simple as looking in your own backyard. Shopping locally makes a big impact not only on your Christmas list but encourages local economy and prosperity. Shopping locally can save you both time and money and if you live in the WNY area there are so many unique shops within walking distance to choose from when doing your holiday shopping.  Its important to keep in mind how locally owned businesses benefit neighborhoods and communities. The money spent at locally owned businesses impacts your community over three times more than shopping at your local mall or national chains.

Local business creates better paying jobs, insures innovation, improves neighborhoods and fund city services with sales taxes. This holiday hit as many local shops in the WNY area for great gift ideas that will save you both time and money. Here are 5 good reasons for shopping Locally for the Holidays,Get Better Services,Investing in your community ,It encourages Local Prosperity,Puts your taxes to good use and Reduces environment impact.

Shopping Districts in WNY

• Elmwood Village
• Village of East Aurora
• Allentown
• Hertel Avenue
• Town of Clarence Mega flea
• Broadway Market
• Bailey Avenue
• Main street in Buffalo NY

Holiday Shopping Events

• Grant-Ferry District Holiday Extravaganza December 8,2011 5:00-8:00pm shops are open late with special features and programs
• Santa's International Village at Grant Street Gallery December 8, 2011 5-8pm at Grant Street Gallery 216 Grant St. Buffalo NY
• Grant Street Holiday Mixer December 8,2011 8-9pm Sweet_Ness7 cafe 220 Grant st. Buffalo NY
• Christmas in Park December 10, 2011 Tosh Community center 35 Cazenovia st Buffalo NY music, santa, draw rides, refreshments and more (Free).
• The Queen City Market will be held on Saturday December 10th, 2011 from 11a to 6p at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum on Porter Ave in Buffalo, NY. This event will feature a lot of 50+ local vendors, selling either handmade or vintage items
• Holiday Stitch Fest December 11,2011 464 Gallery Buffalo NY Local artists craft, crochet and stitch 12-6pm.
• Kriskindlemart at the Broadway Market 999 Broadway Buffalo NY Holiday crafts and food fair 1-8pm.