According to info that SAMBA put out from the 3/50 program,
If you spend $100 in locally owned independent businesses, $68 returns to the community
If you spend $100 in a national chain only $43 stays here.
If you spend $100 in online purchases, $0 stays here.
Want a strong neighborhood? Spend your money here.
http://www.the350project.net/home.html