• More of your money stays in Taylor's  economy
• You embrace what makes Taylor unique. You don't want your house to look like everyone else's in the U.S. So why would you want Taylor to look that way?
• You create local jobs. Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for your neighbors. When you shop locally, you help create jobs for teachers, firemen, police officers, and many other essential professions.
• You help the environment. Buying from a locally owned business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and less packaging.
• You nurture community. Local business owners know you, and you know them. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains. That helps your kids play sports, your 
• You conserve your tax dollars. Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money available to beautify Taylor. Also, spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong- in Taylor!
• You create more choice. Taylor-owned businesses pick the items and products they sell based on what they know you like and want. Local businesses carry a wid­er array of unique products because they buy for their own individual markets.
• You take advantage of their expertise. You are their friends and neighbors, and locally owned businesses have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. They're passionate about what they do. Why not take advantage of it?
• You invested in entrepreneurship. Creativity and entrepreneurship are what the American economy is founded upon. Nurturing local business en­sures a strong community.
• You made your community a destination. The more interesting and unique you community, the more we will attract new neighbors, visitors and guests. This benefits everyone!

     So, when you wonder what you can do to help our community, or improve our roads and, make the most of your tax dollars, remember to SHOP TAYLOR.