Jeremy & Hamilton Dawkins opens new Concrete Company in Lincolnton, Ga!
With the continued and growing emphasis on new construction, Lincolnton, Georgia has been in need of more companies to support our growing area. Jeremy Dawkins (owner of Lincolnton Marine) and his brother Hamilton have risen to the challenge for just that. They recently built a brand new Concrete Plant to supply concrete to all of our surrounding area. This is great news for Lincolnton!
Why Buy Local?
Does it Really Matter if We Buy Local?
Consumers are faced with decisions to purchase goods and services from national chains or locally owned businesses every day. Cost, convenience, and variety often inform us in these decisions. And while we have heard of the intangible benefits of buying local, how do we quantify the specific economic benefits to our communities when we decide to keep our money close to home?
When we buy local, our money stays local, and it strengthens the local economy in two ways. First, buying local keeps money circulating within the local economy. Studies have shown that local businesses recirculate a greater share of every dollar as they create locally owned supply chains and invest in their employees.
Data shows that local retailers return 52 percent of their revenue back into the local economy, compared to just 14 percent for national chain retailers. Money circulating through the local economy benefits everyone who is a part of each transaction
