Buy Local Currituck

Welcome to Buy Local Currituck

The Whalehead Club in Corolla, N.C. 

The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla, N.C. is a historic place to visit while enjoying a vacation on the Outer Banks. The Whalehead Club is located by the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in the northern Outer Banks. Tours and special events take place during the year. The picnic tables, Currituck Sound, Live Oak trees, and beautiful lawns provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the nature ad the beauty of the Outer Banks. 

The Whalehead Club was the home of Edward Collings Knight, Jr. and Mary Louise Lebel Bonat Knight. The home was constructed between 1922 and 1925, and it is 21,000 square feet. The Whalehead Club consists of Art Nouveau architecture; this style was popular during the time in which it was built. Nature is part of this architecture. The Knights decided to call the property Corolla Island. Since it was constructed, the Whalehead Club has had many different owners. Currituck County purchased the Whalehead Club in 1992. By 1994, Currituck County owned a total of 39 acres. Significant restoration started in 1999, and by 2002, the property was restored to its 1920s appearance. The Whalehead Club is in the National Register of Historic Places. 

Audio tours, self-guided tours, guided tours, group tours, children’s tours, and school tours of the Whalehead Club are available. Tours provide information on topics such as the Whalehead Club’s history, architecture, and historical information about the Outer Banks. The tours are available throughout the year. The times, charges for admission, and the prices for groups vary based on the tour. Visit http://www.whaleheadclub.org/tours/ for more information. 

Special events are held throughout the year at the Whalehead Club. 

• On May 26, the Outer Banks Music Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Performers are the Band of Oz, The Tams, The Crowd, and Steve Owens and Summertime. Tickets are available for purchase online.

• From May 29 to Oct. 9, the Whalehead Wednesday Wine Festivals will be held. The festivals will take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Local, national, and international wines will be presented. Local talent is present. Local food will be available for purchase, and kite activities for children are available. 

• The 12th Annual “Under the Oaks” Arts Festival will be held from June 19 to 20. On June 19, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on June 20, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual outdoor art show consists of more than 100 artists. Media, entertainment, local food, an art auction, and activities for children are included in the event. 

• The 21st Annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks will start at 5 p.m. on July 4. Food, activities, and music are included. The fireworks will start at dusk.

• From July 9 to Aug. 27, the Summer Concert Series will be held every Tuesday. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Talented local performers will be singing during the series. 

The park provides many opportunities to enjoy the nature in Corolla. You can walk or ride a bicycle near the water. Fly kites on the beautiful waterfront lawns. You can watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound. Have a picnic by the picnic tables or on the lawns. Classes are available at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. The Currituck Beach Lighthouse is located close by, and you can climb the lighthouse. Learn about the history of Corolla and the Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park while enjoying the beauty of the Outer Banks. 

For more information on the Whalehead Club’s events and activities, visit http://www.whaleheadclub.org/. 

Craving Local BBQ?

When you think of warm weather and good times with friends and family, what immediately comes to mind? If you’re not thinking of a BBQ, then you may be in need of a tasty reminder. Why not head on over to one of the Outer Bank’s most delicious restaurants, Currituck BBQ Company, and taste what you’ve been missing? Located almost halfway between the Virginia/North Carolina border and the Outer Banks, the restaurant is a hot spot for North Carolina BBQ. The family-owned company opened its doors in 2006 and has quickly become a favorite of local residents and visitors worldwide. Come out and see why!

The Currituck BBQ Company was founded by Paul Robinson and his father, Larry. This local Currituck business partnership fulfills the dream of father and son working together to offer you the best in BBQ, ribs, chicken and beef brisket. Enjoy home cooked sides and desserts that complement the delicious meats. Larry himself has perfected the recipes and cooking techniques over the years to bring you the quality of a home cooked meal in a family-friendly and charming restaurant atmosphere. Along with their tasty North Carolina BBQ, they also offer a variety of delectable sauces to entice your taste buds and satisfy every visitor’s different tastes for BBQ.

If you aren’t craving any North Carolina BBQ just yet, here’s a little sneak peak at their tasty menu options to get your taste buds going wild. They have a variety of delicious platters that come with two sides and hushpuppies. Pick from Pork BBQ, Beef Brisket, Ribs (a Currituck BBQ Company signature menu item), Rotisserie Chicken and more. There are also Sandwiches (Jumbo or regular) and Sandwich platters for those who aren’t messing around.  With your meal you can choose from a full list of traditional southern sides such as baked beans, Cole slaw, green beans, potato salad, French fries, and many more. For the little ones, there is also a kids menu full of classic favorites such as Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, and Pork BBQ Sandwiches. If you somehow managed to save room for dessert, there are several southern favorites available such as Banana Pudding, Bread Pudding and Cobbler! Try their Currituck BBQ Company signature Hot Fudge Sundae to top of your meal, or try one of the other fresh-baked desserts that are available daily. With so many amazing, home cooked menu items to choose from at a good price, you may start thinking BBQ every day of the week!

Currituck BBQ Company is located on route 158 in Coinjock just North of the Coinjock Bridge (halfway between the VA/NC border and OBX) at . Stop by and dine in today and treat yourself to one of their scrumptious home cooked meals. Or, if you’re in a hurry, you can always try their take out or Carry-Out Catering. For those busy families who don’t always have time to cook a full meal, they also offer convenient Family Paks that you can take home with you for a good, sit-down dinner with the kids! If you’re in the mood for some North Carolina BBQ right this second, you can check out their menu which can be found on their website right here. They are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. You can order beforehand by calling ahead at 252-453-6618. Enjoy that delicious North Carolina BBQ!

This local Currituck County business knows the importance of buying local. A proud Chamber of Commerce member, this business supplied one of the prizes for the Buy Local Currituck Contest. We always appreciate the support and enthusiasm that our fantastic local businesses bring to the Buy Local movement here in Currituck! Thank you Paul and Larry!

   Buy Local with Area Storage

 In case you missed it, this past Saturday was the Currituck Chamber of Commerce’s 12^th Annual Currituck Business Expo and Job Fair. This important community event hosted tons of vendors and prominent local business owners. Currituck County members from all over came out to participate in the event and the community turnout was great! Each vendor at the 12th Annual Currituck County Expo and Job Fair had their own unique booth with brochures, pamphlets, and lots of freebies and goodies available for the community.  At the Buy Local Currituck booth, we enjoyed sharing our message with members of the community by stressing the importance of buying local here in Currituck County. It exciting to see just how many local businesses came out to promote their products and services. It was just as inspiring to witness all the positive and supportive communication that went on between the vendors throughout the day.

Buy Local Currituck had a chance to speak with the vendors at Area Storage during the community event. The locally owned self-storage business is a member of both the Outer Banks and the Currituck County Chamber of Commerce so they understand the importance of buying local. The storage facility is locally owned and thus, they understand the needs of the community members here in the Outer Banks. At Area Storage, they know the climate of the OBX can be hot and humid and the summer and cold and damp in the winter. Keep those things that you value most in one of their climate controlled units so that they can weather even the most extreme conditions that we see here in the Outer Banks. Keep your documents, antiques, electronics, clothing, furniture or other valuables in one of their climate controlled units in Currituck County and have peace of mind this summer.

Here are some things that Area Storage offers its customers:

·         Unmatched quality and service

·         Active Military and Senior discounts

·         Computerized security gates and perimeter fencing

·         Convenient access to clean and dry units

·         Boat, Auto, and RV storage

·         On-Site Management

·         Sites 5x5~12x30 available

·         Monthly pest control

·         Boxes and moving supplies

·         Lights in every unit

·         Extra-wide 30 ft. drive aisles

Area Storage puts the safety of your valuables first. They’ve invested in the best access control system available so that members of the Currituck County can have one less stress in their life. When it comes to their treasured possessions, you can rest easier knowing that Area Storage has a watchful eye on your possessions. A heavy-duty, 8-foot-tall perimeter fence surrounds the units and visitors must pass through a computerized gate access with personal passcodes. Every visitor to Area Storage must pass by the manager’s office.

The employees at Area Storage appreciate the support when members from the community decide to buy from them, a locally and family owned business, instead of a chain facility. They know that when locals decide to buy from them and other locally owned businesses, it puts money right back into the community and circulates there, keeping Currituck County economically strong. They’ve seen the positive impact of Buy Local in the community and support the Buy Local Currituck campaign.

It means a lot to Area Storage when locals choose their business over a larger, chain storage facility. This local, upscale self-storage business reciprocates the favor to Currituck County locals and offers a printable prepayment discount coupon on their website, good for half a month free rent when you prepay for five and a half months, or an entire month free rent when you prepay for eleven months. Visit the Area Storage website for more information today and support the Currituck County.

 Sanctuary Vineyards: Supporting the Community One Bottle at a Time

Local businesses like Sanctuary Vineyards keep our community unique and close to our hearts. These resident businesses contribute to the distinctive, one-of-a-kind feel of the Outer Banks that we’ve all come to love and cherish.

Although there are countless reasons to buy local, Sanctuary Vineyards is the perfect example of one reason in particular: Smaller business owners support the community more often than those large corporations. In fact, non-profit organizations receive an average of 250% more support from local business owners than large businesses. The Wright family, who has called coastal Currituck County home for seven generations, understands the importance of a tight knit community.

Try some of these exquisite varieties:

Ligonier 2011 Reserve (Dry)
A recent silver medal winner, this Viognier boasts flavors of peach, lemon and tangerine coupled with a firm acidity. Pair this 2011 reserve with fresh oysters, mussels, or calamari. A portion of the proceeds from each bottle we sell is donated to the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (N.E.S.T).

Wild Pony White (Dry)
A unique blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Riesling, this white wine delights the senses with a combination of apple, pear and stone fruit flavors. A portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold is donated to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.

The Plank (Sweet)
Try this delicious red muscadine wine chilled. Full of ripe and jammy grape flavor, this wine is a favorite of all buccaneers and adventurers alike. A portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold is donated to the Hatteras Maritime Museum.

The Lightkeeper (Sweet)
Quiet your viniferous cravings in Currituck County with this special blend of Muscadine, Aglianico and Sangiovese. With rich, honeyed aromas and fresh flavors of strawberry, cherries and grapes, the proceeds from each bottle of this wine is donated to The Mission of the Outer Banks Conservationists.

Want to support local business while enjoying a glass of wine? The two go hand and hand here in the Currituck County of the Outer Banks. Come out to Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg today, or stop by the Cotton Gin's Tasting Rooms in either Nags Head or Corolla and raise a glass to support buy local Currituck County.

Currituck has long been a tight and supportive community. The Buy Local initiative brings additional focus to coming together to revive Currituck’s economy by pumping hard-earned dollars right back into the local economy by way of taxes, payrolls and purchases. If you buy local you’re helping us keep valuable dollars circulating in our economy, supporting local job growth and also, as a benefit for you, it allows you to find great products at affordable prices. According to The New Economics Foundation, when folks decide to buy local, twice the amount of money will stay in the community than if they had bought from a chain. Today we stepped into a few local residents’ places of businesses to say hi and chat with them for a moment about the importance of the buy local movement.

Buy Local Contest is a huge success

What a great contest we had with Buy Local Win Big.  We got a ton of receipts from those participating in the contest to win a gift basket from area retailers.  From September 1 through December 31, participants collected original receipts from local businesses and either mailed them in or dropped them off at participating County offices.  They could also have pictures taken in front of local businesses and email them to the Currituck Chamber of Commerce. 

Because the contest was a tremendous success, another one is in the works.  Just like the most recent contest, participants will be urged to shop at local businesses, retailers, North Carolina farmers markets and more in an effort to collect local receipts for the contest.  Buying from local businesses is a habit that is easy to develop and is a great way to boost local economies. 

When residents buy from local businesses, several things happen which ultimately boost the economy.  First of all, more dollars stay in the community such as tax dollars that help enhance schools, roads and more.  Secondly, keeping money in the community encourages local job growth in several ways.   Local business owners use the services of other local business owners which nurtures the growth of entrepreneurs and their businesses.  Continued job growth enables residents to work closer to home which keeps their dollars flowing in the community.   Locally owned businesses have a unique appeal that keeps visitors coming in droves to frequently shop.  The possibilities are endless when people work to shop locally.

Buy Local Win Big truly shows the spirit of the residents of Currituck County, North Carolina.  By striving to shop and use the services at local businesses, the local economy gets stronger and stronger.  For more information on Buy Local Currituck or to find out how to get your business on our list of participating businesses, visit our website or contact us at info@buylocalcurrituck.com. 

Buy Local Currituck Urges Local Holiday Shopping 

Buying local is imperative in order for a community to thrive.  Buy Local Currituck, a coalition of businesses located in Currituck County, urges area consumers to do their holiday shopping locally as a way to revive the local economy. 

Why Buy Local

Residents of Currituck County love their community and work hard to keep it going.  Buying local plays a major role in how the area prospers and grows.  When consumers buy locally, their dollars stay local and help small businesses succeed.  Additionally, there is more money pumped back into the community in the form of taxes and payroll.  This creates more revenue for schools, community services like law enforcement and emergency care and, most importantly, new jobs.  In fact, according to the US Chamber of Commerce, locally owned and operated businesses create higher paying jobs.  On top of all this, most local businesses support other local businesses by conducting day to day affairs with them.

Buy Local Currituck’s Buy Local Contest

To make it more fun to buy locally, Buy Local Currituck has a contest taking place.  Currituck County consumers can register to win two ways.  First, for every five original receipts turned in, they are registered to win.  The other way is to send in five pictures taken while shopping at local businesses to be registered.  At the end of the contest, the winner receives a gift basket filled with merchandise and gift certificates from local businesses.  This is a fun way to promote buying from local merchants as well as introduce new businesses to area consumers.  

Shop Local Businesses for Holiday Gifts

Shopping at local businesses for holiday gifts is another way to keep our money in the community.  There are so many local businesses that offer cool gifts unique to the area.  By shopping at retailers like the Farmer’s Daughter and Island Revolution Surf Company, Currituck County shoppers can find all they need at any of the Corolla shopping centers or others throughout Currituck County.

There is no better way for a community to succeed than by supporting local businesses.   Check out the Buy Local Currituck business list for a list of local businesses throughout Currituck County.  By buying locally, everyone wins.

Buy Local Gifts and Produce This Holiday Season

The holidays are just around the corner in Currituck County, and residents are making out Christmas wish-lists and plans for dinner. Several local businesses are gearing up for the holiday season as well, with events for all ages and great deals on gifts, plus ways to help the less fortunate. Residents can also build the perfect family meal with help from the wide variety of local vendors. So remember, for the items that Santa can’t fit in his bag, buy local and support Currituck County residents this holiday season.

There are so many unique ways to buy local produce and items for the holiday season. Currituck County residents can find unique gifts at several local retailers including Beach Bums in Barco. Beach Bums rolls out holiday items and always has the best work from local artists. Currituck County residents can also help the less fortunate by visiting Beach Bums as they will be working with the local Toys for Tots chapter to help kids in need. From now until November 16^th Currituck County residents that spend at least $50 will receive two raffle tickets to Beach Bum’s Christmas Extravaganza.  Beach Bum’s Christmas Extravaganza takes place November 17^th and proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots. Currituck County residents can also drop off gifts for Toys for Tots at Beach Bums now through Christmas.

Other Currituck County shops are getting ready for the holidays. Country Charm in Moyock features lots of different gift ideas and holiday items for sale. Country Charm also sells holiday-themed Yankee Candles in addition to its usual wide-variety of candles and other gift ideas. Residents can also buy local gifts at Lammers Stained Glass & Gifts in Powells Point and pick up some great hand blown glass ornaments or gourmet items for the chefs in the family.

The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without great local produce to help create the perfect meal to shrare with family. Buy local produce at Coinjock Creek Farms on Maple Road, which offers seasonal herbs and vegetables. Currituck County residents can buy local produce at Morris Farm Market in Barco. Located at the 158/168 split, Morris Farm Market is the best place to go to buy local produce like fall cider. Powells Roadside Market in Sligo is another great place to buy local produce. No trip to Powells in the Fall would be complete without a hayride, and don’t forget to pick up a Christmas tree.

No holiday meal is complete without great local corn, which residents will find at the family owned and operated Roberts Ridge Farm in Shawboro. Buy local produce of all varieties here but make sure to pick up extra corn. For the family that loves its seafood with Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, a stop to buy local produce at either Rose Produce and Seafood in Grandy or Tarheel Produce in Jarvisburg will satisfy your family’s needs.

With all the different options to buy local produce and gifts in Currituck County, residents shouldn’t feel like they need to go anywhere else. Buying local gifts will not only put a smile on the face of those that receive the gifts, but will help lift the community as a whole. Supporting local business will help give back to the community plus allow residents to enjoy great gifts and great meals. 

 Buy Local Currituck Congratulates Our 3^rd Quarter Prize Winners

Currituck County residents were on hand at Sanctuary Vineyards last month and found out that buying local really does pay off. The Buy Local 3^rd quarter contest drawing at Sanctuary Vineyards was a big success with 4 Currituck County residents taking home a combined total of almost $3,000 in prizes, all for supporting Currituck County by buying local.

The Grand Prize winner is Patsy Howard, who went home for almost $1,200 in prizes for buying local. Howard won the Whalehead package, which includes $500 worth of prizes including a “Friends of Whalehead” membership, dinner, and wine. Howard also won a Wild Horse Adventure Tours tour for four, a stay at The Inn at Corolla Light, and several other prizes including steaks, gift cards and more.

Currituck County’s Second Prize Winner is Linda Rowe who won almost $1,000 in prizes for buying local! Rowe won several services from The Twiford Law Firm, P.C. worth around $850. She will also be sleeping easy as the winner of a Memory Foam Pillow from Mattress Direct, and gift certificates to Griggs Lumber Company and Currituck BBQ.

More Currituck County residents walked away with prizes for buying local like Third Prize Winner Penny Britt, who won around $650 in prizes for buying local from businesses like Southern Charm Cleaning & Specialty Services, LLC, E. L. Miller, III & Sons, and Ultimate Look Beauty Salon. Buy Local also gave away a Currituck County cooler packed with goodies valued at $75.00 to Dorothy Hocutt.

Buy Local thanks all Currituck County businesses who graciously donated prizes to the Buy Local contest. Buy Local also thanks Currituck County residents for buying local and supporting the local economy. Buying local really does make a difference, and each time Currituck County residents make buying local a priority, that is more money that goes back to the community in the form of services.

The Buy Local 4^th quarter contest is now underway and Currituck County residents can enter anytime between now and December 31^st. All residents of Currituck County are invited to send 5 receipts or take 5 pictures at of you buying local at area businesses and mail them to Buy Local. Buying local gives you the chance to win some great prizes so visit the Buy Local Currituck website (www.buylocalcurrituck.com) and discover just how easy it is to support the community and win.

Currituck County Residents Invited to Buy Local Drawing

Buy Local Currituck is excited to announce that the drawing for the buy local contest is coming up on September 13^th. This quarter the contest will be held during Acoustic Sunset on the North Lawn of The Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg. The event starts September 13^th at 5:00 p.m. Currituck County residents are invited to join in the fun, enjoy and buy local produce, sample delicious local wines, and more!

Currituck County officials are happy to announce that the 3^rd quarter prizes total almost $3,000. Buy Local thanks all local residents who buy local produce, goods, and products for helping to keep money residents have spent in Currituck County. When residents buy local produce, or shop at local retail, it allows locally-owned and operated businesses to pump hard-earned dollars back into the local economy by way of taxes, payrolls and purchases. This means more money for schools, services, law enforcement, emergency services, and more.

The Buy Local contest is Currituck County’s way to say thanks to cities for supporting local business by rewarding them with some great prizes all at a fun event. Each quarter residents are asked to collect five receipts or take five photos of them supporting local businesses. Some buy local produce, others shop at great Currituck County retailers, or enjoy a night out at one of Currituck’s fine restaurants.

Acoustic Sunset will also feature great music by the Wilder Brothers, and will happen, rain or shine!  Currituck County thanks our sponsor, Sanctuary Vineyards, for their support. Acoustic Sunset is a great local weekly event that features some very talented music, and Buy Local is happy to be a part of the fun! So be sure come to the event on Thursday, September 13^th, starting at 5:00 p.m. and enjoy a Currituck County Vineyard experience and find out who wins the prizes.

If any Currituck County resident missed out on the 3^rd quarter contest, remember that the 4^th quarter contest is underway! There are few limits on where to shop, as long as the business is a part of Buy Local Currituck County. For full rules and where to submit entries, visit Buy Local’s website (www.buylocalcurrituck.com) for all the information.

Buy local produce, goods, or services, and save your receipts or take some pictures for a chance to win. And remember to stop, think, and Buy Local Currituck County! 

Currituck County Merchants Invited to Buy Local Campaign

Being a local business anywhere can be a challenge, especially in today’s economic climate. That is why supporting local merchants in any region is particularly important, as these are the businesses that can be the backbone of many communities. Local Currituck County merchants are getting a new campaign to help them introduce themselves to their community. The latest campaign, called Why Buy Local, encourages Currituck County residents and visitors to come by and support their Currituck County businesses and show why they think others should buy local too.

Two Part Campaign Recognizes Currituck County Merchants

The two parts of the Why Buy Local campaign, Save Your Receipts and Smile For the Camera are encouraging local residents and visitors to come by local Currituck County merchants and support their businesses. They can enter the Why Buy Local contest and be eligible for prizes from Currituck County merchants by either submitting five receipts from purchases or submitting five pictures of their smiling faces posing in front of their favorite Currituck County business.

Join the Currituck County Why Buy Local Campaign

If you are a local Currituck County company and would like to see more traffic coming into your business, you can join this Why Buy Local campaign to make it more visible to locals and visitors alike. Winner’s pictures will be promoted and with the campaign in full swing many residents will be watching for participating merchants in their neighborhood. Want to offer special discounts during this Why Buy Local promotion? Let us know and we will publicize them when your sign up for this special campaign. Participation is free to all Currituck County merchants and everyone is encouraged to be a part of this fun and exciting Why Buy Local promotion.  

To participate, Currituck County merchants will simply need to come by the website and fill in the Information Form so we can know as much as possible about your business and how to promote it during the campaign. Don’t forget the description and if you have a photo don’t hesitate to include it. You have to be a local business physically located and operating legally in Currituck County to participate in the Why Buy Local contest, but outside of that there are no restrictions. Once you have signed up there a number of ways to participate:   

1.       Business Toolkit – This will give you all kinds of ways to promote your business during the Why Buy Local campaign.

2.       Promo Items- You can request anything from window clings and posters to napkins or coasters and more for the Currituck County campaign. Most of the items are free and can be requested directly from the Why Buy Local campaign.

3.       Be a Player - Why not encourage your own employees to buy local and be sure to thank your patrons for stopping by and buying local with you.

4.       Become a Sponsor - Really want to participate? You can when you sign up to be a local sponsor with goods or services from your business. Not quite up to that? How about being a location where participants bring their receipts and/or photos for the contest. You never know when a newcomer to the area might discover your business as part of the Why Buy Local contest entry.

So sign up today and have your business be a part of the Currituck County Why Buy Local promotion. The campaign just gets better with each new business that participates. Everyone is a winner when Currituck County residents use this fun campaign as an excuse to try out new local businesses. It is easy to participate and fun to be a part of a campaign that showcases our community. Be sure to check out all the activities at our website today. 

Buy Local Currituck: Why you should buy locally 

Buy Local Currituck encourages Currituck County consumers to shop at local businesses. The Currituck County campaign consists of businesses that are physically located in Currituck County. Independent businesses as well as chains participate in the Buy Local Currituck Campaign in Currituck County. Why buy local? There are many benefits to purchasing local Currituck County products and services. 

Why Buy Local? 

Buying from local businesses improves the local economy through taxes, purchases, and payrolls. Additional money remains in the local Currituck community, and the money will circulate throughout the community. The state will then provide additional money for schools, services, and new jobs. By shopping in the county, other Currituck County citizens will continue to stay employed, and new jobs are created. The tax revenue can be increased. In addition, the sales tax is reinvested in the Currituck County area, and it is contributed to schools as well as services such as law enforcement and emergency services. 

As there is an improvement in economic factors, such as increases in the tax revenue, the community can be assisted. An improved economy for the area leads to a better community. For example, more funding could be present for community groups such as sports teams and food banks. Community groups and organizations can be better supported as more people buy locally. You can save money on gas, and you save time by reducing the amount of distance you drive. In addition, the environment benefits in different ways, including through decreases in packaging, driving, transportation, and pollution. 

Local Businesses 

Many unique products can be purchased from locally-owned businesses. Local businesses can provide a wide variety of unique products. Local business owners are highly specialized in their products and services. Local owners and local employees can provide customers with more information from their experiences. The customer service is of higher quality. The local businesses owners and employees also know their customers well. By purchasing products and services from local businesses, customers also support entrepreneurships.  In addition, the area can remain unique and diverse by having various local businesses. 

There is a high chance that local businesses will use other local businesses such as local banks and local media services. Local businesses are focused on helping the community, and they understand the importance of the area’s future. The overall economy of the area improves as more local business is conducted.

Buying produce from local business has many benefits as well. Produce that is grown locally is fresher, and there is a large variety of produce available. It helps local farmers. In addition, it provides many benefits to the environment. For example, fertile soil and clean water are conserved. Wildlife has habitats such as fields and woods. Buy local produce and receive fresher and more unique fruits and vegetables. In Currituck, places to find fresh North Carolina produce include North Carolina farmers markets. 

In Currituck County, there are many Corolla shopping centers, Corolla restaurants, North Carolina BBQ restaurants, Duck shopping centers and restaurants, and various other Currituck County local businesses to visit. 

We encourage you to help improve the local community and Currituck County’s economy by purchasing local goods and services.