Buy Local Week

Hope everyone had a nice relaxing Thanksgiving Day! Sunday Nov. 29th kicks off Portland's "Buy Local Week" to create an economic stimulus package for the local economy.

Every dollar spent with a locally-owned, independent business triples its' impact in the local economy because of the multiplier effect: dollars that come in to local businesses recirculate to service providers, suppliers and employees who continue to spend those dollars, locally.

The Sustainable Business Network of Portland is sponsoring "Buy Local Week" and you can win a $500. shopping spree at New Seasons Market click here for pdf contest flyer.

Flora and Fauna is offering a 10% discount on all of our locally produced products - from feeders to suet - earrings, locally roasted coffee, bird houses, really delicious locally grown hazelnuts and much more.

Buy Local

1. Supporting local business keeps dollars in our local economy. For every $100. spent at a local business $45. stays in the community and creates jobs. The same $100. purchase spent at a national chain or franchise store, only $14. stays in the community.

2. Local, independent businesses keep Portland unique and create neighborhoods. Chain stores threaten to change the character of neighborhoods.

3. Locally owned businesses create more local jobs and in many cases with better wages.
4. Local business owners live in our neighborhoods and directly and indirectly help protect our environment. They have a stake in the livability of our neighborhoods. Chain stores set up in suburban malls, creating sprawl, heavy traffic, and pollution.

5. Local, independent businesses nurture the community and are committed to investment of our city. Owners of local businesses have expertise and passion for the goods they sell and are generally much more accessible than executives of large corporations. Local business owners take a greater interest in their customers, who are after all, their neighbors.

6. In a world that is becoming increasingly homogenized, local, independent businesses create and help to preserve one-of-a-kind and diverse communities.

As a locally owned, independent, family owned business we believe that these are all important issues to consider when shopping for products. We always try to support vendors who are local for all of these reasons. This month we are featuring some local vendors and artists who craft products for our store. In addition to the excellent quality of the products they produce, because they are produced locally the environmental impact is lessened in shipping and packaging of products, creating more competitive pricing! With the holiday season approaching please consider these issues as you shop and help support the local businesses.

This November Flora & Fauna is offering a 10% discount on all of our locally produced merchandise. Look for the locally made sticker as you shop and support a local businessperson and save.

Canned Food Drive - Help and Save!

Flora & Fauna is joining with the Portland Police Bureau's Hope for the Holidays canned food drive. Bring in non-perishable food items now through December 20th and help families who are in need of some assistance during the holidays.

In addition to the great feeling you get by helping others, Flora & Fauna will offer a $1.00 discount per can donated, up to five cans on purchases of $20.00 or more! Our goal is to collect at least 600 lbs. of food (that's three large barrels) but we will need your help. Check your cupboards for extra items or next time you're shopping remember those in need and drop them off at the store. Feel free to bring in as much as you can and let your family and friends know how they can help families in need. The need this year may be greater than at any other time recently. Thank you!