Why shopping local matters more than ever

When you buy local, you’re not just getting great service — you’re building the community.

Studies consistently show that independent, locally-owned businesses recirculate a far larger share of every dollar back into the local economy than national chains do. That’s local jobs, local taxes that fund our parks and schools, and local owners who sponsor the little league team and show up at the food drive.

Riverside’s member businesses employ thousands of our neighbors and give back countless hours and dollars to causes across the valley. Every time you choose a member — the roaster on Water Street, the bookshop on Mill, the family dental practice downtown — you’re voting for the kind of town you want to live in.

Browse the member directory and find your next favorite local business.