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SHOP LOCAL Shop Local A Positive Impact for our Community W e live in a diverse area with numerous options for shopping, dining, and services. But did you know your decision on where to shop directly impacts our community? It’s important to shop locally, to shop in Calabasas—it really does make a difference! Why Shop Local in Calabasas? Every time you shop at a business within the City of Calabasas, you help provide funding for parks, trails, open space, youth and senior services, library and recreation programs, street maintenance and more. Approximately 32% of the City’s annual operating budget comes from sales and use tax, and 1% of each taxable sale in Calabasas stays right here at home, going directly into the General Fund helping provide the local services that make living in Calabasas special. When you buy at a business outside of Calabasas, even just across the street, money that could serve our community disappears into other cities and counties, providing services for other communities. Shopping in Calabasas: • helps create new jobs for local businesses; • ensures a healthy economy for Calabasas; • reduces fossil fuel emissions and gasoline costs, saving you time and money—keeping Calabasas green and clean; • supports local businesses, giving Calabasas its unique character; • encourages local entrepreneurship; and • creates a true sense of community.  We bring luxury within your reach. Now it’s simple to make sure you Shop Calabasas and put your tax money to work right here in our community! You have choices. Whether it’s a meal out, new clothes, or even shopping for a vehicle, make Calabasas businesses your first stop… Shop Calabasas! CALABASASMBZ.NET 800.NewMercedes MERCEDES-BENZ OF CAL ABASAS 24181 CALABASAS ROAD CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA 91302 www.calabasaschamber.com 43