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Spending in Springs keeps money here, say locals (access required)

by Amy Gillentine

Published: January 29,2010

Time posted: 8:29 am

Tags: buy local, Ranch Foods Direct

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Buying local is buying for Main Street instead of Wall Street, say local business groups. “When a chain locates here, only 16 percent of their revenue stays in the community,” said Mike Callicrate, owner of Ranch Foods Direct, 2901 N. El Paso St. “When a local business opens, 43 percent stays here. And when you have ...





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