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We Islanders love our downtown shops. We love their attentive customer service, their unique merchandise, the fact that we know many of the owners and employees personally,
and the special atmosphere of their stores.

Many people consider shopping downtown Bainbridge Island “experience shopping,” because of the unique opportunity to interact with people and a community. Shopping in Winslow means finding merchandise that is infused with local heritage and can’t be found anywhere else. It’s about making a connection. It’s also about keeping the entrepreneurial spirit alive. Choosing to shop downtown Bainbridge Island lets these businesses know you
appreciate them and want them to stick around.

Want to join the campaign by purchasing a Think Bainbridge / Buy Local t-shirt?
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Learn more about the Think Bainbridge / Buy Local Identity

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Merchants:
Join the TBBL Employee Discount Program

This terrific program offers store owners and their employees a Discount Card that is good for 10% off purchases at Bainbridge Island businesses.  This program is a great, added benefit to offer your employees.  Keeping employees shopping in the community will increase revenue, familiarize staff with neighboring businesses (increasing referrals), foster goodwill between merchants, and elevate workers’ feelings of ownership & pride in our community.

To participate, your business must offer the 10% discount to other participating businesses (limited restrictions may apply). 

The cards will expire on May 31, 2011.  The cards will be delivered to you, the business owner/manager, and it is your responsibility to issue the cards responsibly.  

Download the Sign-up Form.

View the current list of participating Bainbridge Island businesses.
Feel free to print & post this list for your employees.

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Why Buy Locally Owned?

1. You keep dollars in our economy
For every $100 you spend at of one our local businesses, $68 will stay in the community. What happens when you spend that same $100 at a national chain? Only $43 stays in the community.

2. You embrace what makes us unique
You wouldn’t want your house to look like everyone else’s in the U.S. So why would you want your community to look that way?

3. You create local jobs
Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.

4. You help the environment
Buying from a local business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation, less packaging, and products that you know are safe and well made, because we stand behind them.

5. You nurture community
We know you, and you know us. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains.

6. You conserve your tax dollars
Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money available to beautify our community. Also, spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong—right here in your community!

7. You create more choice
We pick the things we sell based on what we know you like and want. Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products because we buy for our own individual market.

8. You take advantage of our expertise
You are our friends and neighbors, and we have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. We’re passionate about what we do. Why not take advantage of it?

9. You invest in entrepreneurship
Creativity and entrepreneurship are what the American economy is founded upon. Nurturing local business ensures a strong community.

10. You make us a destination
The more interesting and unique we are as a community, the more we will attract new neighbors, visitors and guests. This benefits everyone!

Share this list with your customers and friends!
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If you would like more information about Think Bainbridge / Buy Local, contact us at 206-842-2982, or at .