From the Editor
I honestly do not know which was harder…naming our children or choosing the name for this publication. The only thing that we agreed on wholeheartedly was that the word LOCAL had to be included in the name.
Why local? Because those 5 letters say it all. We are local. We are for the community that we are so honored to be a part of in all ways, always.
We care about, support and promote the wide range of small businesses that make up our area. All of our roots are here – in the community in which we live and raise are children.
When you make a purchase from a chain store or restaurant, those dollars go thousands of miles away, into a faceless millionaire’s pockets. But when you shop locally those dollars stay right here, going back into our own community. Making the conscious decision to pour our dollars back into our local businesses, rises the tide that raises all ships.
As we head into the holiday season, we encourage you to think of your friends and neighbors managing small businesses first before heading to the big retailers.Support the makers , the chefs, the artists, the entrepreneurs that have been and always will be the fabric of our communities.
The future begins now. If we want to keep our community charm, vibe and uniqueness, our choices have to reflect that. Not only to keep our local businesses thriving, but to keep our dreams thriving.
We are fortunate enough to live in the land of freedom and opportunity. America is the destination for so many people across the globe where you can start with nothing but a dream and become anything your heart desires with some grit and determination.
Bob and I have a whole new reverence and gratitude for the American dream. We had a dream, a vision and because we live in a country that offers equal opportunity, we were able to bring it to fruition. That is something we will be forever be thankful for. Let’s keep that dream alive for ourselves, our friends and neighbors and for our children.
While Black Friday is still an experience to be had, Small Businesses Saturday is where it’s at. Check out the fantastic deals our LOCAL small businesses are offering up and support local this holiday season.
We at Shore Local are not only thankful for the opportunity, but also for each of you, our readers , who gave us an opportunity to tell our story and to share the stories of our community. You inspire us everyday to care more, be more and do more to support all that’s local.
Wishing you a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving from our home to yours.
Peace & Love,
Cindy
