Support your neighbors by shopping local

Daniel Volland and Christopher Constant

COMMENTARY

The holidays are here, and there is no better way to celebrate than by supporting local businesses, which provide a gift that keeps on giving. Although online retailers provide convenience and, often, value-driven gifts, those dollars spent leave the state and provide no benefits to Alaskans.

Alaskan-owned businesses keep our dollars in our state and also provide jobs to Alaskans. Additionally, these businesses are likely to support the neighborhood softball league or youth soccer or local nonprofit organizations.

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