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Mission Statement and Reasons to Shop Chesterfield First

Mission Statement

To maintain Chesterfield County's economic vitality by educating the residents of Chesterfield County about the importance of supporting our local business establishments. These businesses are the back-bone of our community. Sales-tax revenues from purchases in the county help to fund schools, police, fire and emergency medical services, and more.

Reasons to Shop Chesterfield First

• Recirculates local dollars. When you purchase from local businesses more money is kept in the county because they typically purchase from other local business sources. Shopping locally helps grow numerous businesses as well as our county tax base.

• Creates local jobs. Local businesses provide the majority of employment opportunities. Local jobs are green, which mean less commuting and less pollution.

• Improves customer service. Local businesses often hire people with more specific expertise and generally invest in their employees, which in turn promotes better customer service.

• Reduces carbon emissions. Buying locally can reduce your shopping’s carbon emissions. Local products tend to use neighboring resources; reducing travel time and resultant emissions considerably.

• Invests in our community. Local business owners typically live in the community. They are less likely to leave, and are more invested in Chesterfield County’s future.

• Opens access to decision makers. Local ownership ensures that important decisions such as hiring, advertising and purchasing are made by people who live in Chesterfield County and who feel the impact of those decisions.

• Grows consumer choices locally. A local economy with thousands of businesses helps to promote more innovation, competition and lower prices over the long term. Business owners stock products based on what their local customers need and desire.

• Grows support for nonprofits. Local business owners are more inclined to support local non-profits.

• Promotes entrepreneurship. This is the life blood of America’s economic innovation and prosperity. Entrepreneurship is a key means for individuals and families to move up the economic ladder.

• Keeps local talent local. The success stories of local businesses provide real life inspiration to young people, demonstrating that they can live and prosper right here in Chesterfield County.

• Strengthens unique local businesses. Chesterfield County’s appeal and local satisfaction comes from the numerous businesses that can only be found here.

• Shopping in Chesterfield County means investing in Chesterfield County. Sales tax collected here returns money to fund your schools, public safety, recreation and other services.