Buy Rockville is an initiative to sustain a vibrant local community by strengthening local businesses and non-profit organizations. Buy Rockville makes it easy and affordable to shop locally while strengthening our local community.
Spending your dollars locally has the following impacts:
- Money spent locally stays locally.
- A 2002 case study in Austin, TX revealed that three times as much revenue is spent locally by a locally owned business as opposed to a national chain.
- Local businesses offer stable employment.
- Most job growth comes from local independent business; 200 of the largest corporations only employ 1% of the global workforce.
- Shopping locally lessens environmental impact from pollution and traffic.
- Preserves uniqueness and entrepreneurship in a community.
- Tax Revenues are more efficient.
- Local stores create an annual surplus each year when considering revenue minus the costs.
- Builds community—meet your friends and neighbors at the local stores!
Buying in Rockville has never been easier or more rewarding. There are several ways to enjoy keeping your dollars circulating in the local economy.
Rockville Rewards is a membership card valid for discounts at participating businesses. Sold for $25 by local area non-profits who keep 100% of the profits,
Rockville Restaurant Week celebrates participating Rockville restaurants with special prix-fixe menus during one week each fall.
Rockville Chamber of Commerce supports the local business community through programming, legislative action, and networking opportunities.
The Rockville Chamber of Commerce, with support from the City of Rockville, is proud to present Buy Rockville. We’re glad to make shopping and living in Rockville more enjoyable and rewarding.
