Buying Local Benefits Topeka

Your dollars do more than make a purchase. They help build the community we call home.

Every time you choose a locally owned business, you're doing more than supporting a store, restaurant or service provider. You're supporting local jobs, strengthening our economy and helping create a community where businesses and families can thrive.

48.9% OF KANSAS JOBS

Nearly half of Kansas employees work for small businesses.

Behind those numbers are our neighbors, friends and families.

UP TO 136% MORE GIVING

Small businesses make up to 136% more charitable donations per employee than companies with 500 or more employees. From youth sports to local nonprofits, small businesses help make our communities stronger.

80% SHOP WITH PURPOSE

Four in five consumers say supporting their community is a reason they choose to shop locally.

95% SAY COMMUNITIES MATTER

Ninety-five percent of surveyed small business owners say community support is what makes them successful.

BUY LOCAL. HIRE LOCAL. GROW TOPEKA.

Supporting local isn't limited to where you shop. It's where you eat, who you hire, where you bank and which businesses you recommend.

For business owners, it means looking to other local companies for products, services and partnerships.

For consumers, it means giving a Topeka business the first opportunity to earn your business.

You don't have to make every purchase local to make a difference. You just have to make local a priority.