
Believe in Better.
Better businesses. Better communities. By shopping locally, we can each do our part to support the local economy. Get to know your local retailers and suppliers. Venture out to the unique shopping districts like On Broadway; Broadway, George and Main Streets in De Pere; Vickory Village in Suamico, or London Alley in Bellevue. And these are just a few examples of the independent businesses peppered throughout Greater Green Bay. In fact, Inc. Magazine named Greater Green Bay as the number one medium-sized city to start a small business.
You Know?
- For every $100 spent at local small businesses, $68 returns to the community.
- Small businesses employ half of all private sector employees.
- Small businesses represent 99.7% of all employer firms.
- For every year over the last decade, 60-80% of new jobs were generated by small business.
Businesses—big and small—can do their part too. Source and use local vendors as often as possible. Reach out to your neighbors and support each other's entrepreneurial spirit.