Local businesses are the heart of the local economy. They’re not just a business, but your neighbor and a member of the same community. For every $100 you spend at locally owned businesses, $68 will stay in the community. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains. So when you support a local business you are helping nurture your community. Read more about our upcoming Small Business Saturday Outdoor Art Market at Western Avenue on our latest blog post, link in our profile bio. . . . #likelowell #urbanparks #artistspaces #artinprogress #creativeartiststudio #lowell #openstudios #theresalottolikeaboutlowell #westernavearts #art #brewery #foodtruck #bts #behindthescenes #millbuildings #millcity #creativesouloflowell #liveworklofts #loftspace #loftliving #lowellapartments #artistscommunity #artiststudios #artistsstudio #lowellmass #makersmovement #lowellnationalhistoricalpark #lowellma #dobizinlowell