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Mangano & Nassau Council Of Chambers Of Commerce Remind Residents Of The Importance Of Shopping Locally This Holiday Season

Small Businesses Employ Over Half of All Private Sector Employees & Created Two of Every Three New Jobs Over the Past 15 YearsThe importance of shopping locally

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce held a press conference today reminding Nassau residents of the importance of shopping locally this holiday season.

“I encourage all residents to support their hometown businesses this holiday season, and year-round, as local businesses are the heartbeat of Nassau County’s economy and make our communities stronger and better places to live, work and raise a family,” said County Executive Mangano. “Statistics indicate that small businesses employ over half of all private sector employees and that two out of every three new jobs over the past 15 years have been generated by small businesses. With local employers contributing to the economic base and connectivity of our local communities, we must help raise awareness about the role they play and promote a business-friendly Nassau that attracts suppliers and distributors in similar industries.”

There are many benefits to buying locally some of which include:

  • Money spent here stays here (keeping local dollars in the economy)
  • Jobs and wages (supporting local businesses provides support for the jobs they offer)
  • Stronger tax base
  • Local business owners invest in our community
  • Convenience & Green-Friendly (proximity reduces gas consumption)

“The holiday season is a great time to support your local merchants, and one way of doing so is to buy a gift certificate for someone on your holiday shopping list,” said E. Christopher Murray, President of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.

The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce is an umbrella organization acting as a spokesperson for over 40 Chambers of Commerce in Nassau County, New York. Long Island is home to over 90,000 businesses grossing over $100 billion a year. The vast majority of these businesses employ 50 people or less. Small business clearly is the foundation of the region's economy.

Just recently, Nassau County participated in a National movement known as Small Business Saturday, which was Saturday, November 26th. This national initiative marked a day to support local businesses that create jobs, boost the local economy and preserve neighborhoods around the nation, we here in Nassau want to continue to bring awareness to our residents about how shopping locally benefits our communities.