Glenwood Springs prides itself on local businesses and a thriving local economy. When you shop local, you are not only supporting the local shop owners and employees, you contribute to the local sales tax that helps fund local government, including fire and police services. Your money benefits the entire community when you buy and support local businesses.

According to a 2008 study by Civic Economics, “Local Works!,” for every $100 spent at local businesses, $68 stays in the community to help employee wages, local taxes, and encourages more local purchases for supplies and services.