How do we define a locally-owned business?

All Blogs, Uncategorized on November 12th, 2009 Comments Off

Toledo Choose Local uses a 45 mile radius from downtown Toledo as our “local”.

  1. A locally owned and independent business is one where the owner/community member has full autonomy and local decision-making authority with respect to his or her business practices.
  2. The business owners, totaling greater than 50% of the business ownership, live in our local region.
  3. The business is registered in Ohio or Michigan, with no corporate or national headquarters outside our region.
  4. The business can make independent decisions regarding the name and look of the business, as well as all business purchasing, practices and distribution.
  5. The business pays all its own rent, marketing expenses, and other expenses (without assistance from a corporate headquarters).

Businesses that do not meet these criteria but wish to be a member of Toledo Choose Local may join as a Supporting Business, or become a Sponsor.

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