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Buying local in District of Columbia is not only a great way to become more sustainable without a lot of effort, it also helps you learn more about your city. Seek out local merchants the next time you need a product.
  • Local District of Columbia businesses produce jobs for local communities.
  • Local District of Columbia businesses are more likely to utilize local ads, banks and other services.
  • Local District of Columbia businesses donate more money to nonprofits and are more accountable to their local communities.
  • Supporting local District of Columbia businesses preserves the economic diversity of our communities and the unique character of our neighborhoods.
  • Supporting local District of Columbia businesses is good for the environment, because it cuts down on fuel consumption. Buying locally produced goods reduces the need to ship goods from thousands of miles away and also cuts down on the distances shoppers travel.


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Business Articles
Part Of McGuinty Government's Plan To Strengthen Ontario's Economy
Ontario is investing in Toronto's Union Station as part of the government's plan to provide jobs for families now while strengthening our economy for the future.

The provincial contribution to the Union Station project and the new GO train shed roof is supporting nearly 3,700 jobs. ....

Energy Articles
Agreement Signed to Speed Wind Power Development, Establish Process to Protect Natural Resources
Columbus, Ohio - Governor Ted Strickland signed an agreement Tuesday at the American Wind Energy Association's annual conference in Chicago that will speed the development of wind power generation while establishing reasonable safeguards for the conservation of Ohio's natural resources. ....