Local businesses play a vital role in our communities, returning 43% of the money spent with them to the local economy, versus 14% for big box stores and national chains.

Although local businesses are critical to the health of our communities, they have a tough time competing with their well-funded and hyper-organized national competitors, largely due to the marketing strength that corporate chains have due to their large numbers and economies of scale.

ShopCity.com aims to help local businesses compete for the hearts, minds and dollars of local shoppers by helping them band together as one, and by providing them with an online platform that rivals - and even exceeds - the best ecommerce sites from the biggest companies.

A successful ShopCity campaign provides local shoppers with a better selection of products and services online, helps people make more meaningful purchases with businesses they may not have discovered otherwise, and gathers support for the local economy - ensuring that jobs, community initiatives and lots of great ways to spend money are available close to home.

ShopCity.com = Big Box Marketing Power for Local Businesses