The folks at Yes Magazine published an article several years ago about the direct impact of spending your money locally. We are at a turning point in Seattle for many small businesses. This holiday season is critical for many local businesses to move beyond just surviving and start thriving.

Just take a moment to think about it – $1.00 spent here in Seattle at a small business keeps $0.45 right here in our home town. Now that a deal if I have ever heard of one!

Read more about the Local Multiplier Effect at Yes Magazine after the jump>>