This Holiday Season shop smart- shop Local. Support the SF businesses you love.

We all know the economy is cyclical, and right now were in a down cycle. Thus this friendly reminder from Aqua how important it is to shop locally.

Why? Because shopping locally enriches our whole community.

In this increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their unique �one of a kind� businesses hold economic advantages. Compared with chains, local stores recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, create local jobs, give to local causes, and contribute to their communities by mixing neighbors in both economic and social relationships.

So this year during the current financial meltdown, do be careful with your money- but do not give into the FEAR that is feeding the fire of recession, or we will only help to hasten the problem. Be smart about your spending and support local business with your holiday shopping, working together we can make a difference.

Mahalo for your support, we could not do it without you

- Aqua Surf Shop