Buying Local

The Importance of Buying Local and Supporting 100-Year-Old Businesses

Buying local and supporting long-established companies are choices that have lasting impacts. These decisions not only benefit your immediate community but also align you with businesses that value people, tradition, and long-term success.

The Power of Local Spending

Choosing to buy from local businesses creates a ripple effect of positive outcomes. Locally owned companies are invested in the success of their neighborhoods, and that investment pays off in many ways:

• Job Creation: Local businesses are among the largest sources of employment in most communities.
• Stronger Local Economies: Money spent locally tends to stay in circulation within the area, supporting schools, infrastructure, and other vital services.
• Community Character: Local businesses reflect the spirit and identity of the community. They help define its uniqueness and charm.
• Greater Consumer Choice: Independent stores often provide more diverse, specialized, and customer centered offerings than national chains.
• Economic Integrity: Unlike chain retailers, which often funnel profits out of the area, local businesses keep value within the community.
• Superior Customer Service: With a closer connection to their customers, local companies deliver more personal, responsive support.
• Support for Innovation: Local businesses encourage entrepreneurship and create space for new ideas to flourish.

The Value of 100+ Years in Business

A business that has been operating for a century has withstood economic cycles, technological shifts, and industry changes, all while maintaining relevance and trust. Only 0.5% of U.S. businesses reach the 100-year milestone, and those that do tend to share defining characteristics:

• A clear and consistent mission rooted in service and excellence.
• Adaptability and strong leadership during times of change.
• A deep sense of responsibility to employees, partners, and customers.
• Long-standing relationships built on trust and mutual respect
• A strong connection to the community, often with multi-generational involvement.

Support Local. Support Legacy. Choose MOEbiz

Since 1923, MOEbiz has been helping Louisiana businesses streamline their operations with reliable office technology, personalized service, and a dedication to community values. As we celebrate over 100 years in business, we remain committed to serving the people who make this region thrive.