Why Shopping Local Matters For Our Lubbock Economy

When you support local businesses in Lubbock instead of big corporate chains, you help boost our local economy and build our community. Buying local means helping your neighbors and friends keep the lights on, something places like Walmart or Target never struggle to do.

First things first...

Before heading to a big-name store, consider checking a small, locally owned spot first to see if you can find what you need.

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Here's how to be the biggest help:

If you want to go above and beyond, check out some ways you can help support small businesses in Lubbock in the gallery below:

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I love tips from my readers!

What are some of the things you do to support local businesses?

Any other suggestions?

You guys know me. I'm always open to hearing from you! I look forward to it each morning when I come to work! Thank you to all of my readers who take the time to email me. You guys are amazing. I'd also really love to know who your favorite locally owned businesses are!? Tell me!

You can reach me at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com, or you can ALWAYS leave a comment below the article wherever you come across it. 9 times out of 10, I'll see it!

Keep scrolling for more Lubbock-based news, food, and fun in the galleries below, and remember to SHOP LOCAL FIRST! Be part of the solution, and be one of the customers who keep the train rolling. You're appreciated more than you'll ever know.