Shop Local means... everything we do in and around our community! It's actively supporting the area in which we live. The quality of life is good here — it's a great place to be and a good life.  So, enjoy DeSoto County- shop local, eat local, read local, learn local, listen local, talk local. by being active in our community we build a brighter, more vibrant today and tomorrow.

Shop Local  means... supporting area businesses ensures the availability of the wide variety of products and services we're able to enjoy so close to home.

You literally have the ability to improve our economy. And it does need your help right now.  You choose where you spend your money.  Spend your money in DeSoto County instead of driving out of town or shopping on the internet.  

Take advantage of the great businesses right here that are owned and operated by… Your Neighbors! Your money works when it stays in DeSoto. The money you spend on everything will circulate and re-circulate throughout our community and change hands locally, enriching the entire community.

We can make our economy work. When we shop local, we support each other. Create jobs and opportunity by keeping your dollars in DeSoto.

Residents are invited to display the Shop Local DeSoto decals on their cars and to frequent DeSoto County businesses instead of going out of town or purchasing on the internet.

 Businesses are encouraged to participate in the program and display the Shop Local DeSoto  logo on their store fronts, in their print advertising, and on their website. The window clings, stickers and electronic versions of the logo will be provided free of charge from the DeSoto County Economic Development Office.