saving the brick and mortars

I saw this poster in the window of a cute little boutique in Portland, Oregon this past summer - and it left a lasting impression. 

If just half the employed U.S. population spent $50 each month in independently owned stores... for every $100 spent, $68 of it returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home.

so... SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOPS!!!

and if your a shopkeeper, you can download/print the poster [here]