Locally Owned & Independent Businesses.

When YOU shop at your locally owned businesses, you're supporting the local economy. 

It’s a simple fact: for every $100 spent, locally owned independent businesses generate $68 in local economic activity. National chains generate only $43. And out-of-state online sellers who don't collect sales tax are virtually a total drain on the local economy.

 
So when you spend your hard-earned money here, it stays here, supporting locally owned businesses, city neighborhoods and services, and enhancing the quality of life in San Francisco.

 
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Shop Local Movements Boost Indie Sales

The 2013 post-holiday Independent Business Survey, conducted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) has found that independent businesses experienced solid revenue growth in 2012, buoyed in part by “buy local first” initiatives and growing public interest in supporting locally owned businesses. This is the fifth year that the survey has underscored the strong positive influence of the shop local/local first movement. Among the findings in the data from 2,377 independent businesses.

  • Survey respondents reported revenue growth of 6.8 percent on average. More than two-thirds had revenue growth in 2012. 
  • Independent businesses in communities with an active “buy local first” initiative run by a local business organization reported average revenue growth of 8.6 % in 2012, compared to 3.4 % for those in areas without such an initiative.
  • “Showrooming” (customers examining products and seeking information in local stores and then buying online) was identified by independent retailers as one of their biggest challenges. More than 80 percent said showrooming was affecting their business, with 47 % describing the impact as “moderate” or “significant.”

> A 10% shift in consumer spending from chains and Internet to locally owned retail, would create nearly 1300 new jobs and over $190 million in increased economic output for San Francisco. Customers don't have to spend more, just spend differently. Read More

Locally owned merchants in San Francisco have significant strength in several retail categories, and their contributions to the economy of the city are substantial. They also provide incredible retail diversity and local charm, two reasons so many people want to live and visit here. 
> Locally owned businesses reinvest in the local economy at a 60% higher rate than chain and internet retailers. 
Learn more about the benefits of local spending here.
Who we are
A little bit about us.
SFLOMA was founded by a group of merchants from locally owned businesses. We currently have over 200 members representing a wide range of retail and service categories. Not only are our businesses knowledgeable, competitive, quirky, , friendly, unique, and creative, we support other local businesses and services, as well as schools, charities, non-profits, and more.
 

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