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Monday, November 12, 2012

BuyPittsburghFirst.com Connects Local Businesses, Fosters Sustainable Growth from Imagine Pittsburgh
"Buying local produce is in. Who doesn’t like helping the farmer in the dell, and putting fresher fruits and vegetables touched by fewer chemicals into our bodies just feels right. But when businesses buy local, the benefits increase exponentially. By procuring supplies and services locally, smaller businesses can grow, hire and retain employees and contribute to the local tax base. This is especially helpful for women and minority-owned businesses, which sometimes struggle to make those B2B connections. And buying local is good for our communities."

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