The movement to shop locally stems from a desire to see our communities thrive. When you shop locally the money keeps moving around the community, as long as the people who you support are also local spenders. The true cost of spending a dollar is not on the price tag. Ask yourself next time you're deciding between buying at the local grocery or at a big box store: Which place do I want here in 10 years? Will you pay the extra dollar to support your commuÂnity character? Please support all of these great Hudson Valley businesses and venues; also please tell them you saw them on VISITvortex.