In collaboration with the West Marin Chamber of Commerce and Marin Organic, we initiated "Think Local First," a campaign that's educating residents and the more than 2 million annual visitors to West Marin about the benefits of buying local products and supporting small, independent businesses.
West Marin isn't threatened by Big Boxes being built here—but we are threatened nonetheless. The continued existence of unique and locally owned stores, businesses, and farms is threatened by the dollars spent over the hill and online.
THINK LOCAL FIRST
Why shop locally?
When you shop at local businesses, like Point Reyes Books, you also support
the local community.
Contributions to Local Nonprofits through Author Benefit Events in 2010
Pt. Reyes Books $45,000
Amazon $0
Borders $0
Number of Author Events Hosted in West Marin in 2010
Point Reyes Books: 46
Amazon 0
Borders 0
Sales Tax Paid to the State of California to Support Education, Parks,
Social Services in 2010
Independent Bookstores: $18.5 million
Point Reyes Books: Over $60,000
Amazon $0
Number of Local Businesses Supported Through the Purchase of Goods and
Services in 2010
