As the Christmas Shopping season gets into full swing Ottawa Busness owners are asking people to look right here in Downtown Ottawa for their Christmas gifts. Small business looks for a big boost in sale this time of year. Mary Raley of Maggies Popcorn and Nuts, says you really don’t have to leave Ottawa to get nearly anything you want:
For every dollar you spend in locally owned businesses, 67 cents stays in the community. If you spend it in a national or regional chain store, only 30 cents stays in the community, and if you spend that dollar online, well, the community sees very little, if any. Shop small, shop local this Christmas, and year around.
