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1. Why shop Lake Elsinore?

Shopping locally benefits YOU!

• Your taxable purchases contribute to the general fund for city-provided services like police and fire, senior services, libraries, parks, street maintenance and street lights. 1% of gross sales generated in the City stays in the City.
• Save time—our streets and freeways are becoming increasingly congested and can waste your time and gas. Stay in the City and take the time to explore the wide variety of goods and services right in your backyard.
• Save energy—gas is expensive. A weekly trip even to a neighboring city adds up to an additional $10-$20+ per month in gas costs.
• Improve the health of the local economy—when you shop locally first, jobs are created and sustained. It's good for local businesses and assures us a vibrant place to work and live.
• Remember—every purchase made outside Lake Elsinore benefits another city's general fund.

2. What Can I Do?

Local shopping by residents can make a difference!

• Shop Lake Elsinore! Lake Elsinore's diverse shopping includes quaint downtown shops, the Lake Elsinore Outlet Mall, major shopping centers and convenient neighborhood stores. Time is money. The less driving you do, the more money you'll save at the gas pump, and the more you have to spend on purchases.
• Patronize your favorite businesses in Lake Elsinore as well as try new ones. Take the time to explore the wide variety of goods and services found here in your own backyard.
• Buy closer to your Lake Elsinore home or workplace to minimize stress and maximize your time.
• For larger taxable purchases such as appliances, building supplies and vehicles, shop and compare, and then ask your local Lake Elsinore business to match competitors' prices.
• Save energy and relax by dining locally. Driving to the next town will use a gallon or more of gasoline and leave you less time to enjoy your dining experience. Stay close to home and you may save enough for an extra dessert or appetizer.
• Try a new restaurant in Lake Elsinore. If you are like most people, you probably eat out several times per week. In just the past year, many new restaurants have opened in Lake Elsinore.
• For a list of restaurants and fun things to do, check out our Dining Guide and Entertainment Guide.

3. What can my business do?

Many business needs can be met locally!

• Shop Lake Elsinore! Every taxable dollar spent in Lake Elsinore benefits important City-provided services like police and fire, senior services, libraries, parks, street maintenance, and street lights. 1% of gross taxable sales generated from Lake Elsinore transactions stays in Lake Elsinore and contributes to the economic health of our City.
• Before purchasing services or products from out of town, see if that same product or service is available locally. This saves on transportation costs and time, time equals money. Take the time to explore the wide variety of goods and services found here in your own backyard.
• Offer to match out-of-town competitors' prices. Not only will this boost your sales, but will also keep precious tax dollars in the City.
• Order office supplies from local companies such as Staples or Office Max. Internet purchases delivered to your Lake Elsinore business address will generate sales tax for the City as well.
• For larger taxable purchases such as office equipment, building supplies, and vehicles, shop and compare, and then ask your local Lake Elsinore business to match competitors' prices.