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Little Italy Spicy Pasta Sauce
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Ohio City Pasta
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Urban Herbs
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Mitchell’s Ice Cream
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Fresh Butcher Deli Cafe
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And more from CLE-OHIO
You probably know Constantino’s is a local, family-owned market. Thus we can’t stress enough the importance of carrying local products, supporting regional businesses, and how much it means to us. The list of amazing local companies we work with keeps growing.
Of course by now you’re all seasoned pros regarding the advantages of shopping local. But allow us to re-inspire you. Because buying one local product can exponentially support so many other local businesses. And it goes without saying, the more you do it, the more sustainable the region becomes. Well, yeah.
The Top 10 Reasons Shopping Local Benefits Everyone:
- Accountability for Prosperity It’s been proven time and time again. When you buy from independent, locally-owned businesses vs. nationally owned chains, significantly more of your money stays circulating in the local economy (compared to the less desirable amount of money leaving the community when you shop larger national chains). And LocBizs tend to buy from other LocBizs and service providers, creating a chain of strong support across the region.
- Small Business Give Big On average, non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses. Just something to think about.
- HELLO, CLEVELAND Cleveland is so cool. Think about what we achieve here, think about the businesses that have gone from just a spark of an idea to an amazing, living and breathing enterprise. Can we pass all of these brilliant ideas and hard work up for… well, stuff that everyone else is doing? All of these innovative, needs-meeting, dusk till dawn businesses – the places we shop and ideas we home-grow are all part of our collective identity. (Can we get a what-what…) We’re beaming with pride just writing this. Local IS what Cleveland’s all about. Folks who visit us are looking for authentic local product- where would you point them? Would you get a Taco Hell Nacho Cheese Chalupa in Mexico? We think not.
- Reduced Environmental Impact Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases, requiring less transportation, contributing less to sprawl, energy use, habitat loss and pollution. Win-win-win-win…win.
- More Jobs More props.
- Better Service Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling. These employees take more time to get to know customers and are more inclined to build a community and dialogue around local products. Driving sales, improving profit, building the local economy, etc.
- Cleveland’s Evolvement Needs Folks to Stay Put Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, and these people are less likely to leave it behind when the going gets tough, or for other reasons.
- Your Tax Dollars Efficiently Spent Generally, local businesses in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make efficient use of public services when compared to nationally owned stores entering the community.
- Demand Creating Relevant Supply = Products Made for YOU Local businesses produce and offer products based on your needs, creating the most relevant and better quality product choices. This ensures innovation, competition and better quality.
- Fueling Innovation, Outside Interest & Investment in Our Region: Entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their own unique businesses,offer a distinctive character, and promote sustainability.
Here’s a list of just some of the many local products we carry and companies we partner with. Stay tuned as the list expands – we’ll keep you posted about new products coming in!
Ohio Amish Eggs
Ohio Amish Granola
Ohio Amish Granola Bars
Chef to Chef
Jeni’s Ice Cream
Luna Burgers
Mohco Falafel Mix
Caruso Coffee
Cleveland Coffee Company
LaGra’s Pasta Sauce
Murray Hill Pasta Sauce
Little Italy Pasta Sauce
Heini Cheeses
Northeast Family Goat Farms
Mackenzie Creamery
Ohio City Pasta
Amir Foods
Elizabeth Revy Greeting Cards
DeBonne Wines
Ferrante Winery
Firelands Winery
Ohio City Salsa
Great Lakes Meats
Crooked River Brewing Co
Indigo Imp Brewery
Thirsty Dog Brewery
Ballreich’s Chip Co
Rivertown Brewery
Cellar Rats Brewery
Columbus Brewing Co
Lonz Winery
Debonne Vineyards
Ferrante Wines
Meier’s Wines
Firelands Vineyards
Yoder’s Jam’s
Urban Herbs
Davis Bakery
Orlando Bakery
Teresa’s Salad Dressings
Dairymens
Mitchell’s Ice Cream
Fresh Deli
Maggie’s Vegan Bakery
Reach Coffee
(Special thanks to Sustainable Connections for inspiring this list).
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