Resources
We've gathered some resources here in order to provide useful information to you about our community and why we believe what we believe.
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About Wheaton, Maryland | The Importance of Buying Local
About Wheaton, Maryland
Downtown Wheaton
Visit the Wheaton Urban District's website, WheatonMD.org, for information about:
...and more!
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Local Transportation & Parking
Metrorail
Wheaton is served by Metrorail's red line. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) website has more information about parking and accessibility. Click here to visit the WMATA page about the Wheaton station.
Bus
You can take also take a number of Metrobus and Ride-On bus routes to Wheaton. Click here for a list of routes.
Parking
Click here to view a map of the parking lots and garages in downtown Wheaton.
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Map
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Other Local Business Information
WheatonMD.org interactive shopping directory
WheatonMD.org interactive dining directory
Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce
Old Takoma Business Association
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The Importance of Buying Local
Five Reasons to Buy Local
Money spent in Wheaton stays in Wheaton.
Shopping local conserves tax dollars.
Local businesses provide better customer service.
Shopping local preserves Wheaton's eclectic flavor.
Shopping local reduces environmental impact and transportation costs.
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Studies About Small Businesses and the Impact of Buying Local
SBA Small Business FAQ: click here to download a fact sheet compiled by the Small Business Administration. (You will need Adobe Reader, which is available to download for free.)
Andersonville Study of Retail Economics: click here to read more about the Chicago study that showed that 68% of dollars spent at locally-owned businesses stay in the community.
The San Francisco Retail Diversity Study: click here to read more about the San Francisco study that showed what the economic impact would be if 10% of all retail sales were redirected to local merchants.
BALLE: The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) has a great collection of interesting studies that support buying local.
