Sandpoint Stresses Buying Local

As the holiday season approaches, local business authorities are hoping to keep cash in the community with the Genuine Sandpoint campaign. A program that will develop several features and incentives over the next few months, Genuine Sandpoint aims to boost the local economy by encouraging residents to keep their shopping in the community. …  “Buying local is not some kind of plea for charity,” (Downtown Sandpoint Business Association manary Marcy Timblin) said. “Just in a straight-up comparison, we think our local merchants, restaurants and service providers offer competitive prices and selection with what you can find out of town — especially when you factor in the cost of driving to Coeur d’Alene or Spokane that can easily add $50-$80 to your expenses, not including the hours of white-knuckle driving”/ Cameron Rasmusson , Bonner County Bee. More here.

Question: Do you try to shop local whenever possible? Or for the best deals?