Click 4 My City Offering Community Improvement Through Savings Listings

Allen, TX, March 13, 2008 --(PR.com)-- In 2005, Java and Cha closed and relocated from McDermott drive in Allen, Texas. Although it was a favorite spot for many college students, its close proximity to Starbucks may have been the reason to its shutdown. Similarly, Desi Bazaar on Bethany and Greenville is struggling to stay open with Kroger just down the road now offering international foods. It may seem like charity to support a local business to keep it open, but it is also a way to keep the community’s economy healthy. It is approximated that every dollar spent at a local business in Allen is multiplied by $2.71, and every dollar spent in Allen at a chain business is reused only once.

In 2004, Civic Economics conducted a study proving that locally owned businesses generate 70% more of an impact on the local economy per square foot than chain stores. In fact, many small towns have made the decision to ban large retailers such as Wal-Mart or K-Mart from settling in their community. Not to suggest that Allen should go completely local, but there is a value to supporting one’s community. Now, residents can refer to Click4Allen.com to find out how to support their community in more ways than one. There is information about local schools, parks and other facilities. But more importantly, local businesses can post coupons on the site for a very affordable price, and the community can access them for free.

Although the fact goes unmeasured, there is no doubt that local businesses contribute greatly to the culture and character to every small town in America. Allen deserves a proactive, community serving tool, and Click4Allen.com can act as that tool.

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