Buy Local Currituck

Buy Local Currituck is excited to announce that the drawing for the buy local contest is coming up on September 13th. This quarter the contest will be held during Acoustic Sunset on the North Lawn of The Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg. The event starts September 13th at 5:00 p.m. Currituck County residents are invited to join in the fun, enjoy and buy local produce, sample delicious local wines, and more!

Currituck County officials are happy to announce that the 3rd quarter prizes total almost $3,000. Buy Local thanks all local residents who buy local produce, goods, and products for helping to keep money residents have spent in Currituck County. When residents buy local produce, or shop at local retail, it allows locally-owned and operated businesses to pump hard-earned dollars back into the local economy by way of taxes, payrolls and purchases. This means more money for schools, services, law enforcement, emergency services, and more.

The Buy Local contest is Currituck County’s way to say thanks to cities for supporting local business by rewarding them with some great prizes all at a fun event. Each quarter residents are asked to collect five receipts or take five photos of them supporting local businesses. Some buy local produce, others shop at great Currituck County retailers, or enjoy a night out at one of Currituck’s fine restaurants.

Acoustic Sunset will also feature great music by the Wilder Brothers, and will happen, rain or shine! Currituck County thanks our sponsor, Sanctuary Vineyards, for their support. Acoustic Sunset is a great local weekly event that features some very talented music, and Buy Local is happy to be a part of the fun! So be sure come to the event on Thursday, September 13th, starting at 5:00 p.m. and enjoy a Currituck County Vineyard experience and find out who wins the prizes.

If any Currituck County resident missed out on the 3rd quarter contest, remember that the 4th quarter contest is underway! There are few limits on where to shop, as long as the business is a part of Buy Local Currituck County. For full rules and where to submit entries, visit Buy Local’s website (www.buylocalcurrituck.com) for all the information.
Buy local produce, goods, or services, and save your receipts or take some pictures for a chance to win. And remember to stop, think, and Buy Local Currituck County!

Buy Local Currituck: Why you should buy locally

Buy Local Currituck encourages Currituck County consumers to shop at local businesses. The Currituck County campaign consists of businesses that are physically located in Currituck County. Independent businesses as well as chains participate in the Buy Local Currituck Campaign in Currituck County. Why buy local? There are many benefits to purchasing local Currituck County products and services.

Why Buy Local?

Buying from local businesses improves the local economy through taxes, purchases, and payrolls. Additional money remains in the local Currituck community, and the money will circulate throughout the community. The state will then provide additional money for schools, services, and new jobs. By shopping in the county, other Currituck County citizens will continue to stay employed, and new jobs are created. The tax revenue can be increased. In addition, the sales tax is reinvested in the Currituck County area, and it is contributed to schools as well as services such as law enforcement and emergency services.

As there is an improvement in economic factors, such as increases in the tax revenue, the community can be assisted. An improved economy for the area leads to a better community. For example, more funding could be present for community groups such as sports teams and food banks. Community groups and organizations can be better supported as more people buy locally. You can save money on gas, and you save time by reducing the amount of distance you drive. In addition, the environment benefits in different ways, including through decreases in packaging, driving, transportation, and pollution.

Local Businesses

Many unique products can be purchased from locally-owned businesses. Local businesses can provide a wide variety of unique products. Local business owners are highly specialized in their products and services. Local owners and local employees can provide customers with more information from their experiences. The customer service is of higher quality. The local businesses owners and employees also know their customers well. By purchasing products and services from local businesses, customers also support entrepreneurships. In addition, the area can remain unique and diverse by having various local businesses.

There is a high chance that local businesses will use other local businesses such as local banks and local media services. Local businesses are focused on helping the community, and they understand the importance of the area’s future. The overall economy of the area improves as more local business is conducted.

Buying produce from local business has many benefits as well. Produce that is grown locally is fresher, and there is a large variety of produce available. It helps local farmers. In addition, it provides many benefits to the environment. For example, fertile soil and clean water are conserved. Wildlife has habitats such as fields and woods. Buy local produce and receive fresher and more unique fruits and vegetables. In Currituck, places to find fresh North Carolina produce include North Carolina farmers markets.

In Currituck County, there are many Corolla shopping centers, Corolla restaurants, North Carolina BBQ restaurants, Duck shopping centers and restaurants, and various other Currituck County local businesses to visit.

We encourage you to help improve the local community and Currituck County’s economy by purchasing local goods and services.