In Response to Chris

Would you shop locally in Keene? Do you already?

Buying locally is so important to boosting the local economy. Keene offers so many great locally owned businesses especially in the down town area. I try to buy locally as often as possible, especially since Keene State is so close to a lot of the stores. I prefer to go to the small coffee shops and restaurants because there is better quality. The people who work and own those shops truly care about the products they are selling. The big chain stores do not have the same passion and dedication to pleasing their customers. Although the prices can be higher than the chain stores, I would rather give my money to the small businesses that need it more. Many of the Keene State students go to the chain stores because of their low prices. How can we get more college students to go to the small locally owned businesses?