P a r a m o u n t
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February 2018
Serving the Community Since 1990
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Shop Local: Spend in Paramount!
Sales tax revenue is the single largest income source for virtually every city in California. It gives cities the most leeway in how they spend their money so it can be used to fund vital services like law enforcement, parks, street maintenance, recreation programs; the things that make Paramount a great place to live and work. That is why it’s so important to shop locally in Paramount. Part of what you pay, stays. In light of this, the City has re-launched its outreach campaign to encourage shopping in the town’s retail sector, to express the need for residents and the workforce to support the local economy and the business community. It’s called “Shop Local:
Spend in Paramount.” One way the City will get the word out is through a dedicated “Shop Local” Facebook page. If your business deals with consumers, you can be a part of it. Your specials, coupons, and videos will be featured, along with short features or profiles and other types of promotions. There will also be bumper stickers, counter and window displays, and street banners seen throughout town. Fact: Thriving businesses build a stable community. Fact: Shopping in Paramount creates jobs and sustains the people who live and work here. Fact: Shopping local is convenient and saves you gas since you don’t have to drive far to buy what you need.
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
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15357 Paramount Boulevard, Paramount, CA 90723
Fact: Speaking of gas, the City benefits financially when you fill up you gas tank in town. Fact: Local businesses are investing in the city’s future. Here’s a snapshot (based on business license information) of the nearly 900 commercial/retail businesses within the City’s 4.8 square miles that feature every consumer product you could ever need: 193 Retail Outlets (from WalMart and The Home Depot to mom and pop stores selling everything) 99 Eating Establishments 65 Professional Medical Offices (doctors, dentists, optometrists) 74 Professional Services Offices (insurance, taxes, real estate, financial, attorneys, home health care)
71 Beauty/Barber/Nail Shops 59 Auto Services 13 Gas Stations 8 Florists 7 Bakeries, Donut Shops 4 Car Washes 3 Travel Agents 3 Furniture Stores And more … businesses in Paramount with all you need.
So, if you’re buying, buy at home, make it count. Always Shop Local, Spend in Paramount, support our businesses and invest in our future. If you want to become a partner in this outreach, please email shoplocalparamount@paramountcity.com.
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