This is one a the points of Strongtowns. Local independant shops hire local accountants, local attorneys to setup shop, are more likely to hire local businesses

This is one a the points of Strongtowns. Local independant shops hire local accountants, local attorneys to setup shop, are more likely to hire local businesses for marketing etc. Big retail chains funnel all the money to HQ. Same thing with automobile dependency, all that car and gas money leaves the local economy.