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15 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 SHOP LOCAL When asked to name our favorite restaurant, cafe, or shop, we almost always cite a unique local business (look at the results in our Readers' Choice as proof). We embrace the idea of distinctive businesses with local character, but often forget their survival depends on our patronage. It is easy for us to get so consumed by efficiency that we forget how much of our lives we spend eating out, shopping, and doing other business. We owe it to ourselves to consider the quality of our experience, and ask if we benefit when we choose a community-based business. Local owners with much of their life savings invested in their businesses have a natural interest in the long-term health of the community. Community-based businesses are essential to charitable endeavors, frequently serving on local boards, and supporting a variety of causes. Yes, there are some corporate chains that give back to towns in which they do business, but anyone who raises funds for local non-profits will tell you that independents are their base of support. So... support your neighbors... support our community, shop smart... shop in Halton Hills! ! g a J g a W e h T d i D THESE HALTON HILLS BUSINESSES... { ... and d they are glad they did! No ot only did they get a Cheque & New w Not C Customers with Measurable Results, th hese Halton Hills businesses received d these a Risk Free newspaper and online promotion absolutely FREE! Received a cheque for $65,425 } These Local Businesses are a few of our Local Merchants that participated with WagJag. They got great results & new customers ... Ask us how you can too! Received a cheque for $910 Received a cheque for $1,311 Received a cheque for $7,500 Received a cheque for $3,305 BUY TOGETHER AND WE ALL SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS Brought to you by Your Community Newspaper WIN! GET YOUR BUSINESS WAG WAG-JAGGING! JAGGING! Call us at 905·873·0301 For advertising information call Ph: 905 873.0301 Fax: 905 873.0398 Serving Acton, Georgetown and surrounding areas Buy together and we all win! g a J g Wa