Did you know that spending $100 at your neighborhood’s independent businesses creates $68 in additional local economic activity, while spending $100 at a chain produces only $43 worth of local impact? What other benefits are there to buying locally?

Listen to Rob talk about the history of Grassroots, leaving the financial district for the retail industry and why it’s important to “green” your business.

Welcome to the first installment of the Ecopreneur blog – an informal and personal extension of the business side of my life you’re already familiar with if you shop at Grassroots or attend our workshops. I hope you’ll enjoy getting to know me on a more casual level, join the discussion, share your views and experiences.