Shopping local is about supporting the local economy. A vitalized economy is fed by the spending habits of consumers – enhancing employment, sales tax, property values, salaries and more. To maximize the opportunities for local communities to thrive, local residents must spend their budgeted dollars locally.

The Sycamore Chamber supports the belief that everyone must be a booster for their own community. When a resident shops at his neighborhood store, he is generating jobs for others and sales taxes that build our community. Simply making a decision to buy in your neighborhood can cause a profound change in our economy locally and in our quality of life.

We have a lot of chamber member businesses locally that carry unique items and provide excellent service. We should all make it a point to search out these community gems and help them succeed.