Purchasing products locally improves the well-being of local communities. Local businesses are more likely to have a dedicated investment in their town and support local non-profit organizations in the area.
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AMS Inc., a division of Eagle Manufacturing, will create up to 300 jobs in Webster City, Iowa. The car maker will produce a new line of all-electric vehicles under the Electric Motor Cars brand.
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Buying products from local retailers can help the environment by reducing our overall carbon impact. Local businesses usually purchase their products locally, requiring less transportation and reducing harmful carbon emissions from being released.
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Spending your money locally has a more substantial, positive impact on your local town's economy than when you make purchases at larger retailers or chain stores.
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Iowa casino revenue has dropped for the first time since 1993.
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Smaller employers will be required to give a 30-day notice of many planned layoffs after a new layoff notification law takes affect this month.
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Home sales were up again while prices held steady in May, according to the Iowa Association of REALTORS.
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Iowa gas prices are down 7.5%
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The home foreclosure rate in Iowa rose almost 15% in May when compared with the previous month.
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AT&T, the sole carrier of the iPhone, today introduced new wireless data plans that change the pricing structure for smartphone customers.
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