Three Best Ways to Win Community Support

The recession has taken a beating on local businesses, but many consumers still want to support and patronize their neighborhood shops. If you’re a small retailer or service provider, highlighting your local roots can keep the regulars coming in – and even attract new customers seeking to improve their hometowns’ economic health by buying from local merchants.

Here are three best ways to showcase your origins – and win community support.

By MAUREEN SCARPELLI

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