We've worked many late nights making this site a creative, fun place on the
web where you can easily find some of the best independently owned and operated businesses
in the Brandywine Valley. Now let us shift gears and tell you a little bit about what makes
us tick, and what this site ultimately is about.
The Brandywine A-List was founded around the idea that buying from local, independent businesses is better for us,
for our community, for our nation, and for our world. And, in a marketplace increasingly dominated by national chains
and big-box stores, it seems as though we all need to be reminded of the importance of buying local.
When asked what really matters, Americans will often say things like "a safe future for my kids," "treating
people with respect," or "a strong, healthy community." Yet, if asked where they spend their money, they're
likely to rattle off a list of big-box stores and other national chains that, more often than not, have a greater
negative impact on our community than a positive one. You will rarely hear mention of a local, independent business
when you ask this question.
We Americans fail to realize that we have more control than we think we do when it comes to matters of our neighbors
and neighborhoods, the quality of our communities, our childrens' future, and other important issues. Outside influences
have done a great job of convincing us that we can't make a difference. But the reality is we can make a difference, and
it's easier than we think.
In order to bring about positive change in our communities, and elsewhere, we need to realize that where we
spend our money has a direct impact on the important issues mentioned here, as well as many others. Another way of
looking at it is this… every dollar we spend is a vote. And it is certainly in our best interest to vote wisely by buying
from local, independent businesses.
For more information on the importance of supporting local, independent businesses, and the impact national
chain stores are having on our communities and our nation, please visit some of the following sites.
LINKS COMING SOON.
