Shopping Locally

Be aware of the impact of your dollars. Local area businesses assist the community through a “multiplier effect”: one dollar spent at a local business will return five times that amount within the community through city taxes, employees’ wages, and purchase of materials and supplies at other local businesses. In addition, these businesses will turn that dollar back into the community through school funding  and contributions to local non-profit organizations.

We are fortunate to have so many options available to us right here in Faribault. You can grab an espresso to go, pick up locally grown produce or freshly baked bread, shop for unique gifts and clothing or household items, or choose a good book to read. You can get your hair cut,  have your taxes prepared, see the doctor, buy insurance from a local agent, or apply for a mortgage at your friendly community bank or credit union.

Local businesses add to the character that is Faribault, contributing more than just goods and services. They offer personalized attention, add diversity to our shopping options, and bring life to historic buildings.

Support your local businesses and they in turn will support you! Let’s make a commitment in 2009 to review purchases that are currently made out of the area, and see if considering a local vendor would be more appropriate.

Let’s work together to make our community grow!

Jan Roberts,
Faribo Insurance

Faribault Area Business Expo – 2009

It’s Almost Showtime! Mark your calendar… Thursday, April 23rd.

The 2009 Expo will be an interactive and entertaining event that will continue the tradition of drawing in many people who are looking to get information on local sales and products from Faribault Businesses.

The Chamber is excited this year to be partnering with the Faribault Foundation in providing a large non-profit area at the Expo. Visitors to the Expo will have the chance to meet and learn first hand about local non-profit groups.

The Chamber will also be holding its Business After Hours event from 5-7 pm sponsored by the Faribault Foundation.

If you have not yet received your Expo brochure/contract in the mail, you can download it from the Chamber web site at www.faribaultmn.org.