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The City of Cambridge is the 'regional shopping hub' of East Central Minnesota
with a thriving and unique Downtown retail and restaurant sector complementing
the national chain and franchise offerings available throughout the quickly
developing areas of Cambridge.
The Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses of Cambridge promote
'Customer Service Excellence', with big and small sized retailers working
together to create the perfect community shopping experience.
Top 10 Great Reasons To Buy Cambridge First
We are not asking local residents to spend all of their money in Cambridge or increase their spending overall. We’re just asking them to consider switching some of their spending to local businesses. Our mission is to create awareness about the value and impact of local businesses and the depth of choices available in our community. The result: more dollars for local job growth, business needs, charitable causes and public services – without tax increases.
10. Build community pride. Everyone benefits when people shop locally, helping the community Thrive!
9. Local businesses value you and appreciate your business
8. It’s green! You’ll reduce gas consumption, pollution and vehicle maintenance costs.
7. It’s convenient. Buying local saves you time and money.
6. Increase our tax base – buying local supports our schools, police & fire departments, parks, streets and other important infrastructures
5. Local businesses support youth and other community organizations that are important to you, they donate money, products and time.
4. The more people who buy local, the more variety of products and services available.
3. Buying locally increases wages and job opportunities for you, your friends and neighbors
2. If each of us redirect 10% of our purchases or services a month to a local business, it could add over $20 million to the local economy!
1. Buy Cambridge first – everyone thrives!
Make the Commitment!
Commit to shift 10% of your purchases back to Cambridge!
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