Ever wonder how your everyday shopping choices can make a big impact? Shopping locally is more than a convenience; it’s a way to strengthen our community, support our neighbors, and create a more sustainable future.

We all want to feel connected to where we live and know that our spending choices matter. But it can take a lot of work to know where to start. How can one person’s shopping habits make a difference? What benefits does shopping locally bring?

Why It’s Important to Shop Local

Supporting local businesses isn’t just good—it’s crucial. Here are just a few ways that your choice to go local has an impact.

Economic Benefits

When you shop locally, your money stays in the neighborhood. It’s simple: spend here, stay here. Local businesses often use other local services and products, keeping the economic engine running close to home. This boosts everything from employment to local tax revenues, which circle back to benefit everyone. More money in local businesses means more jobs, better schools, and well-maintained roads. It’s the circle of economic life right here in our backyard.

Community Support

Local entrepreneurs are the superheroes behind the local fundraisers, sports team sponsorships, and charity drives. For example, our friends at Indigo Lake Sauce Company make delicious sauces and support the Alzheimer’s Association with every purchase.

Environmental Impact

When you shop locally, you also help cut down on processing, packaging, and transportation waste. Products made and sold within the community typically require less transportation, leading to a significant decrease in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Local artisans and creators often opt for eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices.

How Fairfax Market Supports Local Shopping

Located in the heart of our community, Fairfax Market is more than just a marketplace—it’s a hub open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM. Here, shoppers can find everything from fresh local produce to handcrafted goods, all under one roof. Understanding the busy schedules of today’s consumers, Fairfax Market also offers curbside pickup and home delivery services, ensuring that everyone can feel a part of our local shopping experience.

Shop Small and Save Big At Fairfax Market

At Fairfax, we value highlighting our favorite small local brands with the “Celebrate Small” mPerks coupon program. This program allows savings while purchasing small Ohio-made brands at Fairfax Market. Try new flavors and find some favorites while supporting the local community.

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Local Vendors at Fairfax

At Fairfax Market, we’re proud to feature a diverse range of local vendors, each contributing to our community in their own unique way. Here are just a few of our standout partners making a difference in our community.

Indigo Lake Sauce Company

Indigo Lake Sauce Company specializes in small, hand-batch sauces and seasons. Their story began in 1983 at a rib cookoff, starting a decade-long journey of innovating and perfecting BBQ sauces. When a loved one was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the need for flexible hours to provide care led to the creation of Indigo Lake Sauce Company. Today, a portion of all sales is donated to the Alzheimer’s Association, combining business with a cause.

GV Art and Design

GV Art and Design is a creative studio in Cleveland, Ohio, known for original apparel and artwork. Over the years, they’ve given back to the community through collaborations with various organizations like VeloSano Bike to Cure to help raise funds for cancer research at the Cleveland Clinic. During the pandemic, their “A Hero in All of Us” campaign raised over $20,000 for healthcare workers by teaming up with three of Ohio’s largest hospitals.

The Bearded Butchers

Look no further for all your seasoning and sauce needs. The Bearded Butchers, Seth and Scott, are passionate about butchery and spices. Serving as proud third-generation members, the art of custom butchering and seasoning is a family skill dating back to the 1800s. Their original Bearded Butcher Blend Original Seasoning began a flavorful road to reaching a diverse, faithful following. Family-owned and operated, The Bearded Butchers is all about commitment, loyalty, and quality customer service.

Find Local Vendors at Fairfax Market

These vendors are just a slice of what makes Fairfax Market special. Each business brings unique products, stories, and values that enrich our community. By shopping at Fairfax Market, you’re not just buying products but supporting local entrepreneurs and giving back to the Cleveland area. Visit us today to experience the local quality and variety of products firsthand.

Celebrate Small by Shopping Local