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Make an impact, shop locally for the holidays

By Luis Franco, senior loan specialist, Center for Rural Affairs

The holiday season is right around the corner and it comes with great news.

According to a Gallup survey, 74% of holiday shoppers said they expect to pay about the same amount or more on holiday gifts this year compared to last. Moreover, 23% of shoppers said they choose one retailer over another because they want to support small an...