http://www.fastcompany.com/member_recent_content/118256 Member recent activity block for member profile page en http://www.fastcompany.com/node/859562 <p>Many studies have been conducted that demonstrate conclusively that purchasing from locally-owned businesses does circulate more money through the local economy and makes the local pie higher. Many of these are archived at the <a>BALLE website.</a> There is no challenge -- it's already done.</p> Sun, 18 May 2008 15:09:15 -0400 Paula Hay 859562 at http://www.fastcompany.com